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Faber Members Horror Books Quiz

How well do you know your horror books? Scare yourself with how knowledgeable you are.

 

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The master of horror writing, Stephen King, wrote The Shining. What is the name of the fictional hotel that features in it?

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Dracula was written by Bram Stoker. What nationality was the writer?

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The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson has been adapted for screen and stage several times, but when was it first published?

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The Turn of the Screw by Henry James was published in 1898. On what day of the year does the story open?

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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is an iconic work of horror fiction. Many people will know Frankenstein is the name of the scientist and not the Creature he creates, but what is Frankenstein’s first name?

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A junior solicitor, Arthur Kipps, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House. What book is this?

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In another Stephen King classic, Misery, Paul Sheldon encounters an overzealous fan. What is the name of the fan?

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Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist is named after a song by which artist?

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Faber Members Horror Books Quiz
Horror Show

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Horrifically bad

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Horridly Surprising

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Harrowingly Impressive

Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark book next to skeleton hand

Your horror books knowledge is shockingly good. You can explore our horror reading list here. If you're not yet a Faber Member you can sign up for free to receive access to exclusive author events, special editions and more quizzes here.