Which major publishing merger in 2013 created the world's largest trade book publisher, bringing together iconic literary imprints like Viking, Knopf, and Doubleday under one corporate umbrella?

In the world of publishing, corporate consolidations have dramatically altered the landscape of how books reach readers. Major publishing houses have merged over the decades, creating powerful conglomerates that control significant market share. These mergers have impacted everything from author advances to distribution channels and even what titles make it to bookstore shelves. Test your knowledge about one of the most significant publishing industry mergers in recent history!

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Penguin Random House (Merger of Penguin Group and Random House)
HarperCollins Macmillan (Merger of HarperCollins and Macmillan Publishers)
Simon & Schuster Hachette (Merger of Simon & Schuster and Hachette Book Group)
Pearson Scholastic (Merger of Pearson Education and Scholastic Corporation)