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