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