All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
61011
Which Brazilian author wrote *The Hour of the Star*?
Answer:
Paulo Coelho
Lispector’s novella explores poverty and identity.
61012
Who wrote *The Old Curiosity Shop*?
Answer:
George Eliot
Dickens’ novel features the tragic character Little Nell.
61013
Which French novel tells the story of the tragic Fantine?
Answer:
Les Misérables
Fantine’s story is central to Victor Hugo’s masterpiece.
61014
Who wrote *The Poisonwood Bible*?
Answer:
Alice Walker
The novel follows a missionary family in the Congo.
61015
Which novel by Franz Kafka features a man facing a mysterious legal process?
Answer:
The Trial
*The Trial* explores themes of bureaucracy and existential dread.
61016
Who wrote the Afghan novel *A Thousand Splendid Suns*?
Answer:
Khaled Hosseini
Hosseini’s novel portrays Afghan women’s struggles.
61017
Which novel begins with the line “It was a bright cold day in April”?
Answer:
1984
The opening sets the bleak mood of Orwell’s dystopia.
61018
Who wrote the classic novella *Heart of Darkness*?
Answer:
Joseph Conrad
Conrad’s novella explores imperialism and human darkness.
61019
Which Latin American writer authored *The House of the Spirits*?
Answer:
Isabel Allende
Allende’s novel blends magical realism with political history.
61020
Which novel by Kazuo Ishiguro explores clones raised for organ donation?
Answer:
Never Let Me Go
Ishiguro’s dystopian novel examines ethics and humanity.