Nobel in Literature — Set 2
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Ernest Hemingway won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954; which of his books is often cited as a key reason?
Correct Answer: D. The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea is a classic novella about an aging fisherman's battle with a giant marlin. Hemingway was recognized for his mastery of the art of narrative and his influence on contemporary style. He won the Pulitzer Prize for the same book in 1953.
Who was the first woman from the United States to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Correct Answer: A. Pearl S. Buck
Pearl S. Buck won the prize in 1938 for her rich and truly epic descriptions of peasant life in China. Her most famous novel is 'The Good Earth', which won the Pulitzer Prize. She was a prolific writer and a prominent advocate for cross-cultural understanding.
Which Russian author won the prize in 1970 but could not attend the ceremony for fear of not being allowed back?
Correct Answer: C. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn was awarded the prize for the ethical force with which he pursued the indispensable traditions of Russian literature. He is famous for 'The Gulag Archipelago', which exposed the Soviet labor camp system. He eventually accepted the award in person in 1974 after being exiled.
In which year was the Nobel Prize in Literature first awarded?
Correct Answer: D. 1901
The first literature prize was awarded in 1901 to Sully Prudhomme of France. He was selected for his poetic composition and high idealism. The prize has been awarded nearly every year since then, with a few exceptions during wars.
Who is the only person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize in Literature and an Academy Award (Oscar)?
Correct Answer: C. George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw won the Nobel Prize in 1925 and an Oscar in 1938 for the screenplay of his play 'Pygmalion'. He was a world-renowned Irish playwright and critic. Bob Dylan also achieved this double honor later in 2016.
Which continent has produced the highest number of Nobel Prize in Literature laureates?
Correct Answer: D. Europe
Europe has historically dominated the literature prize, with the majority of winners being from European nations. This has sometimes led to criticism of Eurocentrism in the selection process. France holds the record for the most individual laureates in literature.
Which Turkish author, known for 'My Name Is Red', won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006?
Correct Answer: A. Orhan Pamuk
Orhan Pamuk was recognized for discovering new symbols for the clash and interlacing of cultures. He is one of Turkey's most prominent novelists and his work has been translated into over 60 languages. He was the first Turkish citizen to receive a Nobel Prize.
Boris Pasternak, awarded the prize in 1958, was forced by the Soviet authorities to decline it; what was his famous novel?
Correct Answer: C. Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago is a sweeping epic set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. Pasternak was initially glad to receive the award but declined it after intense pressure from the Soviet government. His descendants finally accepted the medal on his behalf in 1989.
Who was the first woman of color and the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Correct Answer: D. Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison won the prize in 1993 for novels characterized by visionary force and poetic import. Her famous works include 'Beloved' and 'Song of Solomon'. She played a vital role in bringing African American narratives to global prominence.
Which French author, famous for his philosophy of the absurd, won the prize in 1957?
Correct Answer: A. Albert Camus
Albert Camus was recognized for his important literary production, which illuminates the problems of the human conscience. He is best known for 'The Stranger' and 'The Plague'. He was one of the youngest recipients of the literature prize.