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Test Yourself on the Books Used in These 2024 Film Adaptations

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Test Yourself on the Books Used in These 2024 Film Adaptations

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions, video games and more. As the year winds down, this week’s challenge is focused on books that were adapted into biographical movies that were released in the United States sometime in 2024 — and have already collected a few awards, nominations or buzz for film prizes.

Just tap or click your answers to the five questions below. And scroll down after you finish the last question for links to the books and their movie versions.

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Test Your Knowledge of Family-History Novels That Were Adapted as Movies or TV Series

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Test Your Knowledge of Family-History Novels That Were Adapted as Movies or TV Series

“Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, has been adapted into a stage musical that was itself made into a two-part feature film. In all versions, what is the name of the witch Elphaba’s younger sister, whom she accompanies to Shiz University?

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Video: Dissecting Three Stephen King Adaptations

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Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, breaks down three Stephen King movie adaptations and how they differ from their source material.

By Gilbert Cruz, Claire Hogan, Karen Hanley and Laura Salaberry

October 29, 2025

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Can You Pair Up These 1980s Novels and Their First Lines?

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Can You Pair Up These 1980s Novels and Their First Lines?

Welcome to Literary Quotable Quotes, a quiz that tests your recognition of memorable lines. This week’s installment highlights first lines from notable novels of the 1980s. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to the books if you want to experience the entire work in context.

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