German Literature Vocabulary Quiz (B1-B2)

German Literature Vocabulary Quiz (B1 to B2)

Discussing books and literature in German allows you to engage in deeper conversations about culture, art, and ideas. Whether you want to talk about your favorite novel, describe a gripping plot, or recommend a bestseller, knowing words like der Roman, die Handlung, and veröffentlichen is essential. This quiz tests your knowledge of common German literature vocabulary at the B1 to B2 level. You will practice terms for books, authors, genres, and literary concepts. After completing this quiz, explore our vocabulary quizzes or improve your grammar with our grammar quizzes.

Key Vocabulary for This Quiz

Review these selected literature terms before you start:

der Roman (the novel) – Ich lese gerade einen spannenden Roman. (I am currently reading an exciting novel.)
der Autor (the author) – Wer ist der Autor dieses Buches? (Who is the author of this book?)
die Handlung (the plot) – Die Handlung war sehr fesselnd. (The plot was very gripping.)
das Gedicht (the poem) – Goethe schrieb viele berühmte Gedichte. (Goethe wrote many famous poems.)
veröffentlichen (to publish) – Der Verlag wird das Buch im Herbst veröffentlichen. (The publisher will publish the book in autumn.)
die Bibliothek (the library) – Ich gehe oft in die Bibliothek. (I often go to the library.)
der Protagonist (the protagonist) – Der Protagonist ist ein junger Detektiv. (The protagonist is a young detective.)
spannend (exciting) – Das Buch ist wirklich spannend. (The book is really exciting.)
die Rezension (the review) – Ich habe eine positive Rezension gelesen. (I read a positive review.)
der Klassiker (the classic) – Faust ist ein deutscher Klassiker. (Faust is a German classic.)

Find the complete vocabulary list with all literature terms at our German literature vocabulary article.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What literature vocabulary does this German quiz cover?

This quiz focuses on essential German literature and book vocabulary for B1 to B2 learners. You will practice terms for novels, poetry, authors, publishers, and literary concepts.

Is there a complete list of German literature vocabulary?

Yes. You can find all literature and book terms with example sentences in our German literature vocabulary article. It covers many more words than this quiz.

How do I learn the gender of German literature nouns?

German nouns have specific genders that can be tricky to memorize. Our Premium Article Trainer helps you master the logic rules behind der, die, and das.

Are there German short stories for reading practice?

Yes. We offer many short stories for different levels. Visit the short stories overview to find texts that match your level.

Is this literature vocabulary quiz free?

Yes, this quiz is completely free. You can practice as many times as you like until you feel confident with all the literature vocabulary.

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Nikolai Beiers (Niko) is a native German teacher with over 7 years of professional experience and the founder of howtostudygerman.com. He has published more than 100 grammar and vocabulary guides, created 80+ interactive quizzes, and written short stories for learners from A1 to C1. His work focuses on making German grammar and vocabulary easy to understand and practice through clear explanations and engaging learning materials.