Which author wrote Ordinary People?

• A. Stephen King
• B. J.R.R. Tolkien
• C. Margaret Atwood
• D. Judith Guest

Answer: (D)

Judith Guest wrote Ordinary People. The novel, published in 1976, centers on the Jarrett family as they work through grief and the path to healing, and Guest is the author who created that story. The other writers listed are known for different works: Stephen King writes horror, J.R.R. Tolkien champions fantasy epics, and Margaret Atwood is renowned for dystopian and speculative fiction. Knowing who wrote Ordinary People helps you connect the book to its author and distinguish it from the works those other authors are famous for.