World and Asian Literature Quiz
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Which author is a Malaysian Novelist?

  • Nayomi Munaweera
  • Jeet Thayil
  • Musharraf Ali Farooqi
  • Tan Twan Eng (correct)

Who is known for the literary work 'Ru'?

  • Musharraf Ali Farooqi
  • Jeet Thayil
  • Kim Thúy (correct)
  • Nayomi Munaweera

Which author is a Pakistani-Canadian author, translator, and storyteller?

  • Nayomi Munaweera
  • Tan Twan Eng
  • Jeet Thayil
  • Musharraf Ali Farooqi (correct)

Who is considered the greatest German literary figure?

<p>Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author is an Indian poet, novelist, librettist, and musician?

<p>Jeet Thayil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary work is associated with Nayomi Munaweera?

<p>Island of a Thousand Mirrors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the literary work 'The Story of a Widow'?

<p>Musharraf Ali Farooqi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author is known for the literary work 'What Lies Between Us'?

<p>Nayomi Munaweera (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the literary work 'Apocalypso'?

<p>Jeet Thayil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author is associated with the literary work 'English'?

<p>Jeet Thayil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enumerate the 7 continents

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The greatest German literary figure

<p>Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Authors and Literary Works

  • Tan Twan Eng is a Malaysian novelist.
  • Kim Thúy is known for the literary work 'Ru'.
  • M.G. Vassanji is a Pakistani-Canadian author, translator, and storyteller.
  • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is considered the greatest German literary figure.
  • Amitav Ghosh is an Indian poet, novelist, librettist, and musician.
  • Nayomi Munaweera is associated with the literary work 'Island of a Thousand Mirrors'.
  • Deboti Basu is the author of the literary work 'The Story of a Widow'.
  • Nayomi Munaweera is known for the literary work 'What Lies Between Us'.
  • Sunsara Wickramagamage is the author of the literary work 'Apocalypso'.
  • Wang Gungwu is associated with the literary work 'English'.

Geography

  • There are 7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

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Test your knowledge of world and Asian literature with this quiz. Explore the concept of "Weltliteratur" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and dive into the literary works of Malaysian novelist Tan Twan Eng. Engage with key figures and literary movements in these vibrant literary traditions.

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