Which Banned Book Should You Read?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which Banned Book Should You Read?
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About This Quiz

Banned books are pieces of literary work deemed unfit for public access by law. Whether it was because of sexism, racism, or violence, these books have made the list. Which of them should you read? Take this quiz to find out!
How often do you read?
Everyday
As often as I can
A few times a week
In my free time
Where do you like to read?
Outside
In bed
In a coffee shop
On the subway
Why is reading important?
For mind development
For self improvement
To learn new things
To improve memory

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What is your favorite type of book?
Biography
Fiction
Action
Romance
Your favorite book as a child was…
"Where the Sidewalk Ends"
"Charlotte's Web"
"Where the Wild Things Are"
"Goodnight Moon"
Your drink of choice when reading is…
Water
Juice
Coffee
Wine

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The main character must be…
Fearless
Relatable
Sincere
Mysterious
If you could choose a character to bring to life, who would it be?
Okonkwo from "Things Fall Apart"
Atticus Finch from "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Peeta Mellark from "The Hunger Games"
Christian Grey from "Fifty Shades of Grey"
The books that you read are usually about…
Overcoming personal struggles
Standing up for what you believe in
Saving the world
Finding true love

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How do you choose the right book to read?
Recommendations from friends
Barnes & Nobles recommendations
I don’t really have a specific method of choosing
The Best Sellers list
How long does it take for you to finish a book?
It depends on how big the book is
A week
A few days
I'm not sure
Do you pick books to read based on the cover?
Sometimes
No
Are you asking me if I judge a book by its cover?
Yes

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If you were an author, what would you write about?
My life
Current situation
A dream that I had
An experience
If you could choose a book to remove from the banned list, which one would it be?
"The Color Purple"
"The Chocolate War"
"Harry Potter" Series
"Tropic of Cancer"
Which quote are you drawn to?
“The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them.”
“People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen.”
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
“I never wanted more, until I met you.”

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Your favorite young adult book author is…
Lois Lory
John Green
J.K. Rowling
Cassandra Clare
Which of these topics is too controversial for you?
Drug use
Gay rights
Rape
Racism
Which of these cities would you visit?
Cairo
London
Toronto
Seattle

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Would you ever join a city-wide protest?
Yes
No
If it was something that I cared about
I don't think so
How would you describe yourself?
Hard-working
Brave
Loyal
Curious
If you were in a book, you would be known as the _______ one.
Powerful
Smart
Impulsive
Shy

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How would you describe your childhood?
Rough
Amazing
It was okay I guess
It was great
The board game that most represents your life is…
Monopoly
Risk
7 Wonders
Catan
In your opinion, what was the best decade?
The 40s
The 60s
The best is yet to come
The last 10 years

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Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist?
Pessimist
Optimist
A bit of everything
Realist
What would you major in?
History
Law
Nursing
Business
Why do you read?
Because I enjoy reading
Because it takes me on an adventure
To escape reality
It helps me to relax

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What color are you most drawn to?
Orange
Blue
Green
Red
Your favorite season is…
Summer
Winter
Fall
Spring
Which of these movies have you seen?
Apocalypto
The Help
The Maze Runner
Blue Valentine

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