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Women Writers and the Indian Diaspora

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the contributions of women writers from the Indian diaspora to literature. The questions cover various aspects of their writings, including themes, styles, and influences.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which Indian-born writer is known for her novels exploring the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Bharati Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American writer whose works often explore the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States. Her notable works include \"Interpreter of Maladies\" and \"The Namesake.\"

Who is the author of the novel \"The God of Small Things\"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Bharati Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is an Indian writer known for her novel \"The God of Small Things\", which won the Booker Prize in 1997. The novel explores the lives of fraternal twins in Kerala, India.

Which writer is known for her novels set in both India and the United States?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharati Mukherjee is an Indian-American writer whose works often explore the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States. Her novels are set in both India and the United States, and she is known for her insightful portrayal of cross-cultural experiences.

Who is the author of the novel \"Clear Light of Day\"?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai is an Indian writer known for her novels exploring themes of identity, family, and cultural change. Her novel \"Clear Light of Day\" won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1980.

Which writer is known for her feminist writings and her exploration of women's experiences in India?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Kamala Markandaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kamala Markandaya is an Indian writer known for her feminist writings and her exploration of women's experiences in India. Her novels often deal with issues of social justice and cultural change.

Who is the author of the novel \"The Joy Luck Club\"?

  1. Amy Tan

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amy Tan is an American writer known for her novels exploring the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States. Her novel \"The Joy Luck Club\" was a bestseller and was adapted into a film in 1993.

Which writer is known for her novels set in the Caribbean and her exploration of postcolonial themes?

  1. Edwidge Danticat

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edwidge Danticat is a Haitian-American writer known for her novels set in the Caribbean and her exploration of postcolonial themes. Her works often deal with issues of identity, displacement, and the legacy of colonialism.

Who is the author of the novel \"The House on Mango Street\"?

  1. Sandra Cisneros

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sandra Cisneros is an American writer known for her novel \"The House on Mango Street\", which explores the experiences of a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago. The novel is considered a classic of Chicano literature.

Which writer is known for her novels exploring the experiences of South Asian immigrants in Canada?

  1. Rohinton Mistry

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohinton Mistry is an Indian-Canadian writer known for his novels exploring the experiences of South Asian immigrants in Canada. His works often deal with issues of identity, cultural conflict, and the challenges of assimilation.

Who is the author of the novel \"The Namesake\"?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Bharati Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American writer known for her novels exploring the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States. Her novel \"The Namesake\" was a bestseller and was adapted into a film in 2006.

Which writer is known for her novels set in both India and England?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai is an Indian writer known for her novels exploring themes of identity, family, and cultural change. Her novels are often set in both India and England, and she is known for her insightful portrayal of the experiences of Indian immigrants in England.

Who is the author of the novel \"Interpreter of Maladies\"?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Bharati Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American writer known for her novels exploring the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States. Her novel \"Interpreter of Maladies\" won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000.

Which writer is known for her novels exploring the experiences of Indian immigrants in Africa?

  1. Meera Syal

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meera Syal is a British-Indian writer known for her novels exploring the experiences of Indian immigrants in Africa. Her works often deal with issues of identity, cultural conflict, and the challenges of assimilation.

Who is the author of the novel \"A Suitable Boy\"?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Bharati Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Seth is an Indian writer known for his novels exploring themes of love, loss, and identity. His novel \"A Suitable Boy\" is one of the longest novels ever written in English.

Which writer is known for her novels exploring the experiences of Indian immigrants in Australia?

  1. Sharmilla Ganesan

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Bharati Mukherjee

  4. Mira Nair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sharmilla Ganesan is an Australian writer known for her novels exploring the experiences of Indian immigrants in Australia. Her works often deal with issues of identity, cultural conflict, and the challenges of assimilation.

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