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