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The Return by Hisham Matar
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Return'?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Hisham Matar
C) Nadine Gordimer
D) Khaled Hosseini
  • 2. What personal experience does Hisham Matar reflect on in the book?
A) The disappearance of his father
B) His childhood in England
C) His mother's illness
D) His travels in America
  • 3. Which country does Hisham Matar's family originate from?
A) Tunisia
B) Algeria
C) Egypt
D) Libya
  • 4. What does the author explore through the journey of returning to Libya?
A) Technology and innovation
B) Politics and power
C) Identity and memory
D) Business and economy
  • 5. Which genre best describes 'The Return'?
A) Historical novel
B) Memoir
C) Fiction
D) Biography
  • 6. Which notable literary award did 'The Return' receive?
A) Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography
B) Nobel Prize in Literature
C) Booker Prize
D) Costa Book Award
  • 7. What does the book ultimately reflect on regarding the past?
A) The complexity of memory
B) The uselessness of nostalgia
C) The simplicity of history
D) The importance of forgetting
  • 8. What does Matar seek in Libya?
A) Closure and understanding
B) Adventure and excitement
C) Wealth and power
D) Fame and recognition
  • 9. What is a significant challenge faced by Matar during his return?
A) Language barriers
B) Cultural misunderstandings
C) The search for his father
D) Financial limitations
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