26 Questions
What is the primary purpose of popular fiction?
To entertain the reader
How does popular fiction differ from high literature?
By not seeking a high degree of formal beauty or subtlety
What type of language is used in popular fiction?
Accessible and easy to understand
How does popular fiction tend to construct its plot and characters?
For maximum entertainment and reader engagement
What is popular fiction also known as?
Popular literature
In which novel does the protagonist reflect on life and relationships at a boarding school?
Never Let Me Go
Which novel follows the life of a character born on the day India becomes independent?
Midnight's Children
Which novel explores themes of love, loss, and the role of destiny in human life?
The God of Small Things
Which novel is set in an alternate reality where clones are raised in a boarding school to donate their organs?
Never Let Me Go
Which genre of modern literature explores the complexities of relationships and emotional bonds?
Romance
Which of the following books deals with themes of self-discovery and coming-of-age in a dystopian society?
The Hunger Games
Which of the following is a non-fiction book that explores the history of humankind?
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Which of the following books revolves around a caregiver's relationship with a wealthy, paralyzed man?
Me Before You
Which of the following genres is often geared towards teenagers and young adults, dealing with themes of self-discovery and identity?
Young adult fiction
What is a prominent theme in Haruki Murakami's 'Kafka on the Shore'?
Reflections on the passage of time
Which character in 'Kafka on the Shore' is described as an aging simpleton living in a small town?
Nakata
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' explores the lives of children born during which significant moment in India's history?
India's independence from British rule
Which author is known for their dense, intricate language and exploration of themes like identity and history?
Salman Rushdie
Which novel follows the protagonist Saleem Sinai as he navigates the complexities of Indian society?
'Midnight's Children'
In 'Kafka on the Shore', what is Kafka Tamura's main reason for running away from home?
To avoid a prophesized fate
Which novel explores the lives of the members of the family of an Indian-born man, Rahel, and her younger sister, Estha, who live in Kerala?
God of Small Things
In which novel are three clones, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, created for the purpose of organ donation?
Never Let Me Go
Which novel explores the lives of three individuals in Nigeria during the Biafran War?
Half of a Yellow Sun
Which novel showcases Rushdie's storytelling prowess and his ability to weave together the personal and the political?
Midnight's Children
Which novel is a dense, often difficult-to-read work, known for its poetic, almost lyrical prose?
God of Small Things
In which novel do the protagonists navigate the complexities of their existence and the moral dilemmas that arise from their purpose as clones?
Never Let Me Go
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