Stephen King Trivia
Stephen King trivia highlights the American author whose horror fiction earned him the nickname "King of Horror" while also showcasing his work in suspense, crime, science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. From bestselling novels to his broad cultural influence, these facts offer an engaging introduction for casual readers and devoted fans alike.
Easy Stephen King Trivia
8 questions
These easy Stephen King trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
What is Stephen King's full name?
Answer: Stephen Edwin King
Stephen King's full name is Stephen Edwin King.
Question 2
In which Maine city was Stephen King born?
Answer: Portland, Maine
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine.
Question 3
Stephen King is widely known by what nickname?
Answer: King of Horror
King is widely nicknamed the "King of Horror."
Question 4
Which novel was Stephen King's first published novel in 1974?
Answer: Carrie
King's first published novel was "Carrie" in 1974.
Question 5
Which university did Stephen King attend?
Answer: University of Maine
Stephen King attended the University of Maine.
Question 6
What subject did Stephen King study at the University of Maine?
Answer: English
At the University of Maine, King studied English.
Question 7
In what year did Stephen King marry novelist Tabitha King?
Answer: 1971
King married novelist Tabitha King in 1971.
Question 8
Who did Stephen King meet while they were both students at the University of Maine?
Answer: Tabitha King
Stephen and Tabitha King met while they were students at the University of Maine.
Stephen King Family Trivia
8 questions
These family Stephen King trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What was the name of Stephen King's father?
Answer: Donald Edwin King
Stephen King's father was Donald Edwin King.
Question 2
Who was Stephen King's mother?
Answer: Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King
Stephen King's mother was Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King.
Question 3
Stephen King has a brother named what?
Answer: David King
King's brother is named David.
Question 4
Which Maine high school did Stephen King graduate from?
Answer: Lisbon Falls High School
King graduated from Lisbon Falls High School in Maine.
Question 5
In what year did Stephen King earn his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine?
Answer: 1970
King earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 1970.
Question 6
Before becoming a full-time novelist, what kind of teacher did Stephen King work as for a short time?
Answer: A high school English teacher
King briefly worked as a high school English teacher before becoming a full-time novelist.
Question 7
Which discarded draft did Tabitha encourage Stephen King to finish?
Answer: The draft of "Carrie"
King's wife Tabitha found the discarded draft of "Carrie" and encouraged him to finish it.
Question 8
What is the name of Stephen King's daughter?
Answer: Naomi King
Stephen King's daughter is Naomi King.
Fun Stephen King Trivia
5 questions
These fun Stephen King trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
What name did Stephen King use when he felt like sneaking extra books onto the shelf in disguise?
Answer: Richard Bachman
Stephen King published several books under the pen name Richard Bachman.
Question 2
Before the giant bestsellers, what was the first Stephen King short story sold professionally in 1967?
Answer: The Glass Floor
King's first short story sold professionally was "The Glass Floor" in 1967.
Question 3
Which Stephen King story popped up in Ubris magazine while he was still a student?
Answer: Here There Be Tygers
King's story "Here There Be Tygers" appeared in Ubris magazine when he was a student.
Question 4
Which Stephen King novel hit shelves in 1975, apostrophe and all?
Answer: 'Salem's Lot
King's novel "'Salem's Lot" was published in 1975.
Question 5
If the world is ending but you're making a reading list, which Stephen King post-apocalyptic novel was first published in 1978?
Answer: The Stand
King's post-apocalyptic novel "The Stand" was first published in 1978.
Funny Stephen King Trivia
5 questions
These funny Stephen King trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
In the 1982 film "Creepshow," Stephen King didnât just write nightmaresâhe played which dirt-under-the-fingernails character?
Answer: farmer Jordy Verrill
King appeared in "Creepshow" as farmer Jordy Verrill.
Question 2
Apparently one cameo wasnât enough: in "Pet Sematary" (1989), King also appeared as a band member with what name?
Answer: Gage Creed
King appeared as a band member named Gage Creed in "Pet Sematary" (1989).
Question 3
Which gloriously ordinary job did Stephen King take on for a cameo in the film "Sleepwalkers"?
- A.intern
- B.interns
- C.resident
- D.bus driver
Answer: bus driver
King made a cameo as a bus driver in "Sleepwalkers."
Question 4
In the 1997 film "The Night Flier," Stephen King popped up under what name that winks at one of his own aliases?
Answer: Bachman
King played Bachman in the 1997 film "The Night Flier."
Question 5
In "It Chapter Two" (2017), Stephen King turns up behind the counter as which shopkeeper?
Answer: Mr. Keene
King appeared in the 2017 film "It Chapter Two" as shopkeeper Mr. Keene.
Hard Stephen King Trivia
9 questions
These hard Stephen King trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Which Stephen King honor, received in 2024, is named after a major baseball writer and broadcaster?
Answer: The Taylor Spink Award
King received the Taylor Spink Award in 2024.
Question 2
Which Stephen King nonfiction book explores horror in popular culture?
- A.Danse Macabre
- B.On Writing
- C.Different Seasons
- D.Skeleton Crew
Answer: Danse Macabre
Danse Macabre is Kingâs 1981 nonfiction study of horror across books, film, and television.
Question 3
Which Stephen King novel opens, âThe man in black fled across the desertâŚâ?
- A.The Gunslinger
- B.The Shining
- C.Pet Sematary
- D.Misery
Answer: The Gunslinger
That famous opening line begins Stephen Kingâs first Dark Tower novel, The Gunslinger. The desert chase introduces Roland and the man in black.
Question 4
Before checking into room 1408 on the page, where did that Stephen King story first appear?
Answer: In the audiobook "Blood and Smoke"
King's story "1408" first appeared in the audiobook "Blood and Smoke."
Question 5
On what date was Stephen King seriously injured after being struck by a van?
Answer: June 19, 1999
King was seriously injured after being struck by a van on June 19, 1999.
Question 6
Which Stephen King novel was published in 1994: "Insomnia" or "Desperation"?
- A.Needful Things
- B.Gerald's Game
- C.Insomnia
- D.Desperation
Answer: Insomnia
King published "Insomnia" in 1994.
Question 7
What Stephen King novel hit shelves in 1996, two years after "Insomnia"?
Answer: Desperation
King published "Desperation" in 1996.
Question 8
Which Stephen King novel was published in 1991 and sounds like a very bad place to shop?
Answer: Needful Things
King published "Needful Things" in 1991.
Question 9
Stephen King released two novels in 1992. Which one traps a couple in an intensely intimate nightmare?
- A.Insomnia
- B.Gerald's Game
- C.Dolores Claiborne
- D.Needful Things
Answer: Gerald's Game
King's novel "Gerald's Game" was published in 1992.
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