Irish Writers Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Step right into the literary wonderland that is the Emerald Isle with Superprof Ireland's Irish Writer Quiz!

Here, we invite you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish literature, where each question will challenge you to identify a figure from the long list of brilliant writers who crafted our country's literary tradition.

Whether you're a budding bibliophile or a seasoned scholar, this quiz will help you explore the many literary treasures that Ireland has to offer. Welcome, fellow wordsmith, to a quiz that celebrates the magic of Irish literature!

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Test your Knowledge of Irish Writers

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Q1- Who is the Irish author known for his masterpiece 'Ulysses', a novel that takes place in a single day, June 16, 1904?

1. W. B. Yeats
2. James Joyce
3. Samuel Beckett

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Q2- This Irish author, known for his dark humour and existential themes, wrote the play 'Waiting for Godot'. Who is he?

1. Martin McDonagh
2. Samuel Beckett
3. Brendan Behan

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Q3- Which Irish poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995? He is celebrated for his poetry collections such as 'Death of a Naturalist' and 'The Spirit Level'.

1. Seamus Heaney
2. W. B. Yeats
3. Patrick Kavanagh

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Q4- Identify the Irish playwright who wrote 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. He is remembered today as a key figure in the aestheticism movement and produced countless witty epigrams.

1. Oscar Wilde
2. George Bernard Shaw
3. J. M. Synge

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Q5- This contemporary Irish author is known for novels like 'Normal People' and 'Conversations with Friends', exploring the complexities of modern relations and social dynamics. Who is she?

1. Anne Enright
2. Sally Rooney
3. Emma Donoghue

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Q6- This Irish writer, often associated with the Celtic Revival, co-founded the Abbey Theatre and wrote plays like 'The Playboy of the Western World'. Who is he?

1. W. B. Yeats
2. J. M. Synge
3. George Bernard Shaw

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Q7- Name the Irish author who wrote the critically acclaimed novel 'Brooklyn', exploring themes of love, homesickness, and identity in the context of Irish immigration to the United States.

1. Edna O'Brien
2. Roddy Doyle
3. Colm Tóibín

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Q8- Identify the Irish author known for the 'Artemis Fowl' series, blending elements of fantasy and science fiction in the adventures of a young criminal mastermind.

1. Eoin Colfer
2. John Connolly
3. Darren Shan

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Q9- What is the pen name of Irish writer Brian O'Nolan, best known for his satirical and surreal works such as 'At Swim-Two-Birds' and 'The Third Policeman'?

1. Brendan Behan
2. Flann O'Brien
3. Sean O'Casey

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Q10- Which Irish author is best known for his Barrytown Trilogy, including 'The Commitments' and 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha'?

1. Patrick McCabe
2. John McGahern
3. Roddy Doyle

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