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Trauma and the Jewish Experience: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Indian Jews in Literature

Description: This quiz explores the hidden histories of Indian Jews in literature, shedding light on the trauma and experiences of this unique community.
Number of Questions: 15
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In which novel does Anita Desai explore the trauma of a Jewish family's displacement during the Partition of India?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. Baumgartner's Bombay

  3. In Custody

  4. Fire on the Mountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai's novel 'Clear Light of Day' delves into the trauma experienced by the Das family, a Jewish family, during the Partition of India.

Which of the following authors is known for his portrayal of the Bene Israel community in his works?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nissim Ezekiel, a prominent Indian poet, is renowned for his exploration of the Bene Israel community's experiences in his works.

In ___, Abraham Verghese explores the trauma of a Jewish family's migration from India to the United States.

  1. Cutting for Stone

  2. My Name is Red

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abraham Verghese's novel 'Cutting for Stone' follows the story of a Jewish family's migration from India to the United States and the trauma they face.

Which novel by Esther David explores the experiences of the Baghdadi Jewish community in India?

  1. The Walled City

  2. The House of Blue Mangoes

  3. The Henna Artist

  4. The Namesake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Esther David's novel 'The Walled City' delves into the lives of the Baghdadi Jewish community in India, exploring their traditions and challenges.

In ___, Amitav Ghosh weaves a tale of a Jewish family's journey from Iraq to India during the British Raj.

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. Sea of Poppies

  3. The Hungry Tide

  4. River of Smoke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Glass Palace' follows the story of a Jewish family's migration from Iraq to India during the British Raj.

Which of the following novels explores the trauma of the 1993 Mumbai bombings and its impact on the Jewish community?

  1. The Inheritance of Loss

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. A Fine Balance

  4. The Shadow Lines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kiran Desai's novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' examines the trauma of the 1993 Mumbai bombings and its impact on the Jewish community.

In ___, Vikram Seth explores the experiences of a Jewish family in Calcutta during the 20th century.

  1. A Suitable Boy

  2. The Golden Gate

  3. An Equal Music

  4. The River Sutra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Seth's novel 'A Suitable Boy' features a Jewish family in Calcutta during the 20th century, exploring their lives and relationships.

Which of the following novels by Salman Rushdie includes a character named Moses Pereira, a Jewish businessman?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. Shame

  3. The Satanic Verses

  4. Haroun and the Sea of Stories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children' introduces Moses Pereira, a Jewish businessman, as one of its characters.

In ___, Shashi Tharoor weaves a tale of a Jewish family's struggle for survival during the Holocaust.

  1. The Great Indian Novel

  2. Show Business

  3. The Riot

  4. The Hour Before Dawn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shashi Tharoor's novel 'The Hour Before Dawn' tells the story of a Jewish family's fight for survival during the Holocaust.

Which novel by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the experiences of a Jewish-American family in Calcutta?

  1. The Namesake

  2. Interpreter of Maladies

  3. Unaccustomed Earth

  4. The Lowland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Namesake' follows the journey of a Jewish-American family in Calcutta, exploring their cultural identity and relationships.

In ___, Anita Desai delves into the trauma of a Jewish family's experience during the Emergency in India.

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. Baumgartner's Bombay

  3. In Custody

  4. Fire on the Mountain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anita Desai's novel 'In Custody' explores the trauma of a Jewish family during the Emergency in India.

Which of the following novels by Aravind Adiga features a Jewish character named Ruby Miranda?

  1. The White Tiger

  2. Between the Assassinations

  3. Last Man in Tower

  4. Amnesty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aravind Adiga's novel 'The White Tiger' introduces Ruby Miranda, a Jewish character, as one of its characters.

In ___, Amitav Ghosh weaves a tale of a Jewish family's journey from Burma to India during World War II.

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. Sea of Poppies

  3. The Hungry Tide

  4. River of Smoke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Glass Palace' follows the story of a Jewish family's migration from Burma to India during World War II.

Which novel by Esther David explores the experiences of the Bene Israel community in India during the 19th century?

  1. The Walled City

  2. The House of Blue Mangoes

  3. The Henna Artist

  4. The Namesake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Esther David's novel 'The Walled City' delves into the lives of the Bene Israel community in India during the 19th century, exploring their traditions and challenges.

In ___, Abraham Verghese explores the trauma of a Jewish family's migration from India to the United States.

  1. Cutting for Stone

  2. My Name is Red

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abraham Verghese's novel 'Cutting for Stone' follows the story of a Jewish family's migration from India to the United States and the trauma they face.

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