Question 1

Achebe mentions in "The Education of a British Protected Child" that the Empire Day was celebrated on __________.
A)may 23rd
B)may 24th
C)may 22nd
D)july 27th

Accepted Answer

In "The Education of a British Protected Child," Chinua Achebe mentions that Empire Day was celebrated on May 24th. This day was designated to honor the British Empire and its monarch.

Question 2

In the essay, Achebe met Dr. J.M. Stuart Young on his trip alone to ____ on the Empire day.
A)igbo
B)onitsha
C)river niger
D)nwafor

Accepted Answer

In the essay, Achebe met Dr. J.M. Stuart Young on his trip alone to Onitsha on the Empire day, which is a significant detail in the narrative.

Question 3

Who was the person who brought about the 'Textbook Act' in Achebe's "The Education of a British Protected Child"?
A)bishop adjai crowther
B)stuart young
C)william simpson
D)james welch

Accepted Answer

William Simpson was the person who brought about the 'Textbook Act' in Achebe's "The Education of a British Protected Child".

Question 4

What was the motto that accompanied the logo of the Government College at Umuahia in which Achebe was educated in?
A)il unuu unum
B)in unum luceant
C)unum in lucee
D)luceant il unuu

Accepted Answer

The motto that accompanied the logo of the Government College at Umuahia, where Chinua Achebe was educated, was "in unum luceant," which translates to "let them shine in one." This motto reflects the school's aim of fostering unity and collective excellence among its students.

Question 5

In Achebe's "The Education of a British Protected Child", who was Joseph Garba?
A)us foreign relations minister
B)the principal
C)a scholar
D)nigerian foreign minister

Accepted Answer

In Achebe's "The Education of a British Protected Child," Joseph Garba is referred to as the Nigerian Foreign Minister. This context is used to discuss aspects of Nigeria's political and social landscape.

Question 6

Who is the Japanese interpreter who intimates Marcel Junod on the previous glory of Hiroshima in "The First Atom Bomb"?
A)a japanese journalist
B)miss ito
C)colonel marcus
D)general fitch

Accepted Answer

Miss Ito is the Japanese interpreter who shares with Marcel Junod the past beauty and significance of Hiroshima before the atomic bomb devastation.

Question 7

Roy recounts that it was on _______ that the US backed General Pinochet overthrew the democratically elected government.
A)september 11, 1977
B)september 11, 1976
C)november 11, 1977
D)september 11, 1973

Accepted Answer

The US-backed General Pinochet overthrew the democratically elected government of Chile on September 11, 1973.

Question 8

In "The First Atom Bomb", how many American planes were said to be spotted in the sky on the day that Hiroshima was hit by the atom bomb?
A)two
B)three
C)four
D)six

Accepted Answer

The answer of In "The First Atom Bomb", how many...

Question 9

Professor Tsusuki in "The First Atom Bomb" was one of the best _____ in Japan.
A)surgeons
B)army officers
C)journalists
D)interpreters

Accepted Answer

Professor Tsusuki was a surgeon, as mentioned in the passage.

Question 10

Who received the delegation of the International Red Cross at his office in the essay "The First Atom Bomb"?
A)marcel junod
B)general macarthur
C)colonel webster
D)general fitch

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who received the delegation of the International...

Question 11

"That's what an atomic bomb does…"Who said this statement in "The First Atom Bomb"?
A)general macarthur
B)professor tsusuki
C)miss ito
D)general finch

Accepted Answer

Professor Tsusuki is the character who said, "That's what an atomic bomb does…" in "The First Atom Bomb."

Question 12

The essay "The First Atom Bomb" which emphasizes the urgent need for saving mankind from itself was written by ___________.
A)pico iyer
B)marshall juno
C)marcel junod
D)addison

Accepted Answer

"The First Atom Bomb" essay, emphasizing the urgent need for saving mankind from itself, was written by Marcel Junod. He was a Swiss doctor and one of the most influential delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). His experiences and observations, including those related to the aftermath of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, were profound and impactful, leading him to write about the urgent need for humanity to save itself from the destructive paths it could take.

Question 13

In "Justice Vs Mercy", who was sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister and her children?
A)javert
B)jean valjean
C)victor hugo
D)john valjeen

Accepted Answer

Jean Valjean is the character in Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables" who was sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister's children.

Question 14

When was Albert Camus awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?
A)1955
B)1956
C)1957
D)1958

Accepted Answer

Albert Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957.

Question 15

In "Justice Vs Mercy", Jean Valjean stole one of the following things. Which one was it?
A)a slice of cake
B)a loaf of bread
C)a candle
D)silver cutlery

Accepted Answer

Jean Valjean stole a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving children, which is a central event in Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables."

Question 16

Who wrote the essay "Come September"?
A)william wordsworth
B)arundhati roy
C)mary roy
D)usha jesudasan

Accepted Answer

Arundhati Roy is the author of the essay "Come September," in which she discusses various global and historical issues, including the events of September 11, American imperialism, and the global economic system.

Question 17

Who taught the important lesson of mercy to Jean Valjean in "Justice Vs Mercy"?
A)javert
B)the narrator
C)the bishop
D)the mayor

Accepted Answer

The Bishop teaches Jean Valjean the important lesson of mercy in "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo. After Valjean steals silver from him, the Bishop lies to save Valjean from arrest, telling the authorities that the silver was a gift. This act of mercy profoundly changes Valjean's life and sets him on a path of redemption.

Question 18

Camus and the people of his generation feel hopelessly lost due to the impact of ______.
A)industrialization
B)world wars
C)religion
D)nihilism

Accepted Answer

The people of Camus' generation felt hopelessly lost due to the impact of the world wars, which caused widespread destruction and a sense of disillusionment.

Question 19

Which two countries does Roy state are gifts of imperialism and British colonialism to the modern world?
A)pakistan and afghanistan
B)israel and canada
C)palestine and kashmir
D)kashmir and pakistan

Accepted Answer

Roy refers to Palestine and Kashmir as gifts of imperialism and British colonialism, highlighting the complex geopolitical issues and conflicts that arose from colonial decisions and boundaries.

Question 20

The devastating situation in Palestine is ________ according to Roy, as she mentions in "Come September".
A)better
B)positive
C)same
D)good

Accepted Answer

In "Come September," Arundhati Roy mentions that the situation in Palestine remains the same, indicating no significant improvement or change.

Quiz 2: Essays and Autobiographies

Achebe mentions in "The Education of a British Protected Child" that the Empire Day was celebrated on __________.

In the essay, Achebe met Dr. J.M. Stuart Young on his trip alone to ____ on the Empire day.

Who was the person who brought about the 'Textbook Act' in Achebe's "The Education of a British Protected Child"?

What was the motto that accompanied the logo of the Government College at Umuahia in which Achebe was educated in?

In Achebe's "The Education of a British Protected Child", who was Joseph Garba?

Who is the Japanese interpreter who intimates Marcel Junod on the previous glory of Hiroshima in "The First Atom Bomb"?

Roy recounts that it was on _______ that the US backed General Pinochet overthrew the democratically elected government.

In "The First Atom Bomb", how many American planes were said to be spotted in the sky on the day that Hiroshima was hit by the atom bomb?

Professor Tsusuki in "The First Atom Bomb" was one of the best _____ in Japan.

Who received the delegation of the International Red Cross at his office in the essay "The First Atom Bomb"?

"That's what an atomic bomb does…"Who said this statement in "The First Atom Bomb"?

The essay "The First Atom Bomb" which emphasizes the urgent need for saving mankind from itself was written by ___________.

In "Justice Vs Mercy", who was sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister and her children?

When was Albert Camus awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?

In "Justice Vs Mercy", Jean Valjean stole one of the following things. Which one was it?

Who wrote the essay "Come September"?

Who taught the important lesson of mercy to Jean Valjean in "Justice Vs Mercy"?

Camus and the people of his generation feel hopelessly lost due to the impact of ______.

Which two countries does Roy state are gifts of imperialism and British colonialism to the modern world?

The devastating situation in Palestine is ________ according to Roy, as she mentions in "Come September".