Welcome to The Hours quiz! The Hours is a novel by Michael Cunningham that tells the story of three women in different time periods whose lives are connected by the novel Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
It is considered one of the most important works of contemporary literature and has become an inspiration to many writers. So, let's test your knowledge about this iconic novel and see how much you know about its plot, characters, and themes!
What is the title of the book by Virginia Woolf that inspired The Hours?
To the Lighthouse
Mrs. Dalloway
Orlando
The Waves
Who is the author of The Hours?
Michael Cunningham
Virginia Woolf
E. M. Forster
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What is the setting of the novel?
London in the 1920s
New York in the 1990s
Both A and B
None of the above
How many main characters are there in The Hours?
1
2
3
4
Who is the author of the book Mrs. Dalloway in the novel?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
All of the above
What is the name of the character played by Meryl Streep in the film adaptation of The Hours?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
Sally Lester
What is the name of the character played by Julianne Moore in the film adaptation of The Hours?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
Sally Lester
Who is the character that is dying of AIDS in The Hours?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
Richard Brown
What is the name of the character who feels trapped in her role as a housewife and mother?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
Sally Lester
Who is the character that is struggling with her feelings for another woman?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
Sally Lester
What is the name of the character who commits suicide in The Hours?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
None of the above
Who is the character that is caring for her former lover who is dying of AIDS?
Virginia Woolf
Laura Brown
Clarissa Vaughan
Sally Lester
What is the name of the character that Clarissa has invited to the party she is hosting?
Louis Waters
Dan Brown
Leonard Woolf
Richard Brown
What is the central theme of The Hours?
The struggle for identity
The beauty of life
The importance of family
The impact of mental illness
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