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