Can you identify the book from its famous first line? Take the ultimate literature quiz to find out

Test your knowledge of the best opening lines in literature with this ultimate bookworm's quiz.

Updated on: Nov 12, 2024, 09:53:59 IST

By Sanya Jain

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Some lines are so powerful, so iconic, that they instantly transport you into the heart of a story - even before you know its title. From gothic mysteries to beloved classics, these opening lines have captivated readers for generations. But how well do you remember them?

Can you identify some of the most famous opening lines of literature?

Test your knowledge of the best opening lines in literature with this quiz. If you enjoy reading, identify as a bookworm, and can be found curled up with a good novel on cold days (and hot ones too), this quiz is for you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanya Jain
Sanya Jain is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Digital. She has nearly a decade of experience in covering offbeat stories that speak to the everyday experience - from viral videos to human interest copies that spark conversation. Her interests stretch across business, pop culture, social media trends, entertainment and global affairs. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sanya spent two years with Moneycontrol and five years with NDTV. She holds an undergraduate degree in English literature from St Stephen’s College, Delhi, and a master’s in journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. Sanya has a sharp eye for spotting emerging trends and looking for newsworthy angles to elevate viral posts into meaningful narratives. She was the first one, for example, to cover Narayana Murthy’s remark on 70-hour work weeks that sparked a national conversation. She is equally at ease writing about business leaders as about the common man, about issues of national importance and memes that amuse social media. Sanya enjoys speaking with content creators, newsmakers and entrepreneurs to transform everyday moments into engaging, slice-of-life stories that resonate with readers. When she is not working, Sanya can be found curled up with a good book. Born and raised in Lucknow, she has spent the last several years in Delhi. She is deeply interested in animal welfare and now spends a lot of her time running after her destructive orange cat.Read More

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