21st-Century Asian Literature Quiz
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Who is the grand prize winner of the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize?

  • Crispin Salvador
  • Bi Feiyu
  • Yumi
  • Miguel Syjuco (correct)
  • Which novel is an exposé of rampant political corruption in the Philippines?

  • Three Sisters
  • Yumi
  • Ilustrado
  • Illustrado (correct)
  • Who is investigating the suspicious death of Crispin Salvador in the novel?

  • Yuxiu
  • Miguel Syjuco (correct)
  • Yumi
  • Bi Feiyu
  • Which novel is about the struggle of three sisters to change the course of their destinies in China?

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    Which author's works are known for their complex portrayal of the 'female psyche'?

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    Study Notes

    2008 Man Asian Literary Prize

    • The grand prize winner is Ha Jin for his novel "A Free Life."

    Political Corruption in the Philippines

    • "State of War" by Jenny Ortiz serves as an exposé of the rampant political corruption in the Philippines.

    Investigation into Crispin Salvador's Death

    • The investigation of Crispin Salvador's suspicious death is conducted by Private Detective known as Emmanuelle "Manu" Marquez.

    Sisters' Struggle in China

    • "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" details the struggle of three sisters to change the course of their destinies in China.

    Complex Portrayal of the Female Psyche

    • Author Sharon Olds is known for her works that intricately portray the complexities of the female psyche.

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    Test your knowledge of 21st-century literature from the Philippines and the world with a focus on Asian literature. This quiz covers representative texts and authors, including the award-winning novel "Illustrado" by Miguel Syjuco. Explore contemporary literary works and authors from Asia in this engaging quiz.

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