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The Pillars of Earth by Ken Follett (1989)
Contributed by: Rooney
  • 1. Who is the author of the book 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) Ken Follett
C) Stephen King
D) George Orwell
  • 2. In which year was 'The Pillars of the Earth' published?
A) 1989
B) 2009
C) 1999
D) 1979
  • 3. Where is the setting of 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) Italy
B) England
C) Germany
D) France
  • 4. What is the primary focus of 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) Romantic comedy
B) Space exploration
C) Spy thriller
D) Construction of a cathedral
  • 5. Who is the main protagonist in 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) William Hamleigh
B) Aliena
C) Philip
D) Tom Builder
  • 6. Which character is known for her strong will and ambition in 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) Prior Philip
B) Aliena
C) Tom Builder
D) Jack Jackson
  • 7. Who is the main antagonist in 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) William Hamleigh
B) Richard Sharpe
C) Jonathan Strange
D) Tom Builder
  • 8. Which city serves as a central location in 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) London
B) Kingsbridge
C) Canterbury
D) Oxford
  • 9. What profession does Tom Builder have in 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) Monk
B) Blacksmith
C) Master Builder
D) Merchant
  • 10. Who is the prior of Kingsbridge in 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) Robert
B) Arthur
C) Philip
D) Francis
  • 11. What significant structure is being constructed in Kingsbridge in 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) Castle
B) Aqueduct
C) Cathedral
D) Library
  • 12. Who becomes the king of England towards the end of 'The Pillars of the Earth'?
A) John I
B) Henry II
C) Richard III
D) Edward IV
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