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