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The Return by Hisham Matar - Exam
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  • 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 mother's illness
B) The disappearance of his father
C) His childhood in England
D) His travels in America
  • 3. Which country does Hisham Matar's family originate from?
A) Algeria
B) Tunisia
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) Biography
B) Historical novel
C) Fiction
D) Memoir
  • 6. Which notable literary award did 'The Return' receive?
A) Booker Prize
B) Nobel Prize in Literature
C) Costa Book Award
D) Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography
  • 7. What does the book ultimately reflect on regarding the past?
A) The simplicity of history
B) The uselessness of nostalgia
C) The importance of forgetting
D) The complexity of memory
  • 8. What does Matar seek in Libya?
A) Closure and understanding
B) Adventure and excitement
C) Fame and recognition
D) Wealth and power
  • 9. What is a significant challenge faced by Matar during his return?
A) The search for his father
B) Language barriers
C) Financial limitations
D) Cultural misunderstandings
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