Question 1

Which Character washes up on the Island of Phaeacians during his journey to Ithaca?

Accepted Answer

Odysseus washes up on the Island of Phaeacians during his journey back to Ithaca in Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey."

Question 2

Who according to Amenda Michalapoulou created the novel of wander lust?

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Amenda Michalapoulou attributes the creation of the novel of wanderlust to Cervantes, known for "Don Quixote," which is often considered one of the first modern novels and involves themes of travel and adventure.

Question 3

Who is the author of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

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James Joyce is the author of "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man."

Question 4

Claudius and Getrude are the characters in ……………………………….

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Claudius and Gertrude are characters in William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." Claudius is Hamlet's uncle and the antagonist of the play, while Gertrude is Hamlet's mother.

Question 5

Who is the author of Friday, the Other Island?

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Michel Tournier is the author of "Friday, or, The Other Island" ("Vendredi ou les Limbes du Pacifique" in French), which is a novel that reimagines the story of Robinson Crusoe.

Question 6

Who is the author of The Sorrows of Young Werther?

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The Sorrows of Young Werther is a novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774.

Question 7

Who is Viswanathan's wife?

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Viswanathan's wife is Radha.

Question 8

What was Radha's profession?

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Question 9

In which novel is Comala a town of the dead?

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Comala is the town of the dead in "Pedro Páramo," a novel by Juan Rulfo. The story revolves around Juan Preciado's journey to Comala to find his father, only to discover that the town is inhabited by the spirits of the dead.

Question 10

Who is the author of Pedro Paramo?

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Juan Rulfo is the author of "Pedro Páramo," a seminal work in Latin American literature published in 1955.

Question 11

Which day did Viswnathan select to commit suicide?

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Question 12

Who is the author of Comala ?

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Question 13

What does Mariam bring along with the tea for the visitor?

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Mariam brings small rolls of boiled ripe nentrappazham (banana) along with the tea for the visitor. This is a traditional and nutritious snack often served in some cultures.

Question 14

Who was the wife of Alassankutty?

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Mariam was the wife of Alassankutty.

Question 15

In what accent did the visitor speak to Alassankutty?

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The visitor spoke to Alassankutty in Manglish, which is a colloquial slang of English mixed with Malayalam, a language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala.

Question 16

According to Mariam, the visitor was a ____ sent by God to work miracles for them.

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The correct word in this context is "angel," as it directly refers to a being believed to be sent by God to work miracles or deliver messages.

Question 17

How old was Alassankutty?

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Question 18

What did the urban beauty smuggle?

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Question 19

Turmeric is called the Nector of ____.

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Turmeric is often referred to as the "Nectar of Immortality" due to its extensive healing properties and significant role in Ayurvedic medicine.

Question 20

The term Yellow shore refers to the quality of Turmeric as a ___.

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Quiz 1: Literature : Authors, Characters, and Themes