The Bell Jar is a novel written by Sylvia Plath, published in 1963. It is a semi-autobiographical work that explores the mental breakdown of a young woman named Esther Greenwood.
The novel is a powerful portrayal of the struggles of mental illness and the societal pressures that can contribute to it. This quiz will test your knowledge of the characters, themes, and events in The Bell Jar.
What is the name of the protagonist in The Bell Jar?
Esther Greenwood
Sylvia Plath
Doreen
Joan Gilling
What is the setting of The Bell Jar?
New York City
London
Boston
Paris
What is Esther's dream career?
Lawyer
Doctor
Writer
Teacher
What is the name of Esther's boyfriend?
Buddy Willard
Marco
Jake
Tom
What is the name of Esther's best friend in New York?
Lenny
Joan Gilling
Betsy
Doreen
What is the name of the mental institution where Esther is hospitalized?
McLean Hospital
Bellevue Hospital
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Kings County Hospital
What is the name of the doctor who treats Esther?
Dr. Johnson
Dr. Smith
Dr. Nolan
Dr. Brown
What is the name of the magazine where Esther works as an intern?
Ladies' Day
Mademoiselle
Vogue
Harper's Bazaar
What is the name of the woman who commits suicide in the novel?
Doreen
Joan Gilling
Esther's mother
Esther's grandmother
What is the name of the book that Esther reads in the mental institution?
The Catcher in the Rye
The Great Gatsby
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Bell Jar
What is the name of the woman who teaches Esther how to use a diaphragm?
Dr. Nolan
Mrs. Willard
Mrs. Greenwood
Mrs. Tomolillo
What is the name of the woman who takes Esther to the beach?
Doreen
Betsy
Joan Gilling
Mrs. Willard
What is the name of the poem that Esther recites in the novel?
Lady Lazarus
Daddy
Ariel
Morning Song
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