Booker Prize Winners — Set 4
Books & Authors · बुकर पुरस्कार विजेता · Questions 31–40 of 60
Who wrote 'The Siege of Krishnapur', the 1973 Booker Prize winner based on the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
Correct Answer: C. J.G. Farrell
J.G. Farrell's novel is part of his 'Empire Trilogy' which deals with the decline of British rule. It portrays the events of the Indian Mutiny with a mix of drama and humor. The book is highly regarded as a piece of historical fiction.
Which novel by Pat Barker won the Booker Prize in 1995?
Correct Answer: D. The Ghost Road
Pat Barker's 'The Ghost Road' is the final part of her Regeneration Trilogy. The trilogy explores the trauma of World War I from the perspective of a psychiatrist. Barker is known for her gritty and historical realism.
Who is the author of 'Moon Tiger', which won the Booker Prize in 1987?
Correct Answer: C. Penelope Lively
Penelope Lively is a British writer of both adult fiction and children's literature. 'Moon Tiger' is narrated by a dying historian reflecting on her life and love affair in Egypt. It is a brilliant study of history and personal memory.
Which novel by Kingsley Amis won the Booker Prize in 1986?
Correct Answer: D. The Old Devils
Kingsley Amis was a major figure in post-war British literature. 'The Old Devils' is a comic novel about a group of retired friends in Wales. His son, Martin Amis, was also a very famous and shortlisted novelist.
Who authored the 1983 winner 'Life & Times of Michael K'?
Correct Answer: D. J.M. Coetzee
The novel is set in a fictionalized version of South Africa during a civil war. It tells the story of a simple man's journey to return his mother to her birthplace. Coetzee's work often addresses the ethical complexities of humanity.
Which novel by Graham Swift won the Booker Prize in 1996?
Correct Answer: D. Last Orders
Graham Swift is an English writer known for his intricate use of multiple perspectives. 'Last Orders' follows four men carrying out the final wish of a friend. It was later adapted into a film starring Michael Caine.
Who won the Booker Prize for 'The Line of Beauty' in 2004?
Correct Answer: A. Alan Hollinghurst
Alan Hollinghurst's novel is set in 1980s Britain during the Thatcher era. It explores themes of class, politics, and sexuality. It was highly praised for its elegant prose and cultural observation.
Which novel by South African author Damon Galgut won him the 2021 Booker Prize?
Correct Answer: A. The Promise
The story centers on a promise made by a white family to their black servant. It serves as a metaphor for the broader political landscape of post-apartheid South Africa. Galgut's win was widely celebrated in the literary world.
Who is the author of 'Vernon God Little', the 2003 Booker Prize winner?
Correct Answer: A. DBC Pierre
DBC Pierre is the pen name of Peter Warren Finlay. The novel is a dark satire of modern American culture following a high school shooting. It was a controversial but successful debut novel.
Which Indian-origin author wrote the book 'Heat and Dust', which won the Booker Prize in 1975?
Correct Answer: B. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala was born in Germany and married an Indian. She is the only person to win both a Booker Prize and an Academy Award. The novel contrasts the lives of two women living in India in different eras.