Stephen King Trivia Questions

97 questions across multiple rounds

A horror trivia theme built around Stephen King's most iconic novels and adaptations, spanning The Shining, It, Misery, Cujo, Christine, Carrie, The Green Mile, The Stand and The Dark Tower.

Sample Questions

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  • What supernatural creatures overrun the town in 'Salem's Lot? Vampires
  • In the novel Misery, what does Annie chop off with an axe to stop Paul escaping? His foot
  • What is the name of the haunted hotel where The Shining takes place? Overlook Hotel
  • What weapon does Jack use to attack Wendy in the novel The Shining? A roque mallet
  • What is dumped on Carrie White at the prom? Pig's blood
  • In which Maine town do the Creeds live in Pet Sematary? Ludlow
  • What is Jake Epping's profession in 11/22/63? English teacher
  • What is Jack Torrance's job at the Overlook Hotel? Winter caretaker
  • In which US state is Annie Wilkes's isolated house located? Colorado
  • Near which Colorado town is the Overlook Hotel located? Sidewinder

Stephen King trivia works because his novels share a recurring universe of Maine towns and recurring lore while each book offers its own distinct cast, villain and setting, giving fans a huge range of specific details to be tested on.

A strong Stephen King quiz can include Jack Torrance and the Overlook Hotel, Pennywise and the Losers' Club of Derry, Annie Wilkes and Paul Sheldon, Cujo and the Camber family, Christine and Arnie Cunningham, Carrie White, John Coffey and the Green Mile, Mother Abagail and the superflu of The Stand, and Roland Deschain's quest in The Dark Tower. The theme works because it rewards deep familiarity with King's recurring towns, characters and cross-referenced lore.

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