Book lovers get a small treat whenever Bing leans literary. The literature quiz dips into authors, classic works, characters and the occasional literary anniversary. Here's what to expect and how to answer with confidence.

Themes you'll see

Famous novels and their authors, poets, characters, literary movements, and milestones like a writer's birthday or the anniversary of a landmark book. When the homepage marks a literary date, a question usually follows.

Typical questions

Most ask you to match an author to a work, identify a character's book, or place a classic in its period. The harder ones involve dates or "first" claims, which are worth a quick check.

Answering well

If a particular book or author is in the day's image, search that title plus the exact detail. Reputable literary references and encyclopedia entries are reliable here, and they'll often hand you the surrounding context too.