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YA Novels with Diverse Cultural Backgrounds

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of Young Adult (YA) novels that feature diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Which YA novel by Angie Thomas follows the story of Starr Carter, a young black girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her best friend by a police officer?

  1. The Hate U Give

  2. The Fault in Our Stars

  3. Divergent

  4. The Hunger Games


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hate U Give is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

In the novel (\text{I Am Malala}) by Malala Yousafzai, what is the name of the Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for speaking out in favor of education for girls?

  1. Malala Yousafzai

  2. Nujood Ali

  3. Wafa Sultan

  4. Aisha Chaudhary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(\text{I Am Malala}) is an inspiring memoir that tells the story of Malala Yousafzai's fight for the right to education for girls in Pakistan.

Which YA novel by Jason Reynolds follows the story of Will, a young black boy who is wrongly accused of stealing and must navigate the criminal justice system?

  1. Long Way Down

  2. The Hate U Give

  3. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

  4. Speak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Long Way Down is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of race, poverty, and the criminal justice system.

In the novel (\text{The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian}) by Sherman Alexie, what is the name of the Spokane Indian boy who leaves the reservation to attend an all-white high school?

  1. Junior Polatkin

  2. Arnold Spirit Jr.

  3. Rowdy Redfeather

  4. Eugene Morris


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(\text{The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian}) is a funny and heartwarming novel that tells the story of Arnold Spirit Jr.'s experiences as a Native American boy in a white world.

Which YA novel by Nicola Yoon follows the story of Natasha and Daniel, a black girl and a Korean American boy who fall in love despite their families' disapproval?

  1. Everything, Everything

  2. The Fault in Our Stars

  3. Eleanor & Park

  4. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Everything, Everything is a beautiful and heartbreaking novel that explores themes of love, race, and family.

In the novel (\text{The Girl Who Drank the Moon}) by Kelly Barnhill, what is the name of the young girl who is raised by a witch in the woods and possesses magical powers?

  1. Luna

  2. Antonia

  3. Xiomara

  4. Eleanor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(\text{The Girl Who Drank the Moon}) is a magical and enchanting novel that tells the story of Luna's journey to discover her true identity.

Which YA novel by Ibi Zoboi follows the story of Amari, a black girl who discovers that she is a bruja (witch) and must use her powers to save her family and community?

  1. Amari and the Night Brothers

  2. The Hate U Give

  3. Long Way Down

  4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amari and the Night Brothers is an exciting and action-packed novel that introduces readers to the world of Afro-Caribbean witchcraft.

In the novel (\text{The Poet X}) by Elizabeth Acevedo, what is the name of the young Latina girl who discovers her voice through poetry?

  1. Xiomara Batista

  2. Luna

  3. Amari

  4. Natasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(\text{The Poet X}) is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Xiomara's journey to find her voice and express herself through poetry.

Which YA novel by Adib Khorram follows the story of Darius, a young Iranian American boy who is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality and his family's expectations?

  1. Darius the Great Is Not Okay

  2. The Hate U Give

  3. Long Way Down

  4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Darius the Great Is Not Okay is a funny and heartwarming novel that explores themes of identity, sexuality, and family.

In the novel (\text{The Bone Witch}) by Rin Chupeco, what is the name of the young Chinese American girl who discovers that she is a bone witch and must use her powers to save her family?

  1. Tea

  2. Xiomara

  3. Amari

  4. Luna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(\text{The Bone Witch}) is a dark and atmospheric novel that introduces readers to the world of Chinese witchcraft.

Which YA novel by Sabaa Tahir follows the story of Laia, a young Scholar who is forced to become a slave in the Martial Empire and must fight for her freedom?

  1. An Ember in the Ashes

  2. The Hate U Give

  3. Long Way Down

  4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Ember in the Ashes is a thrilling and action-packed novel that introduces readers to the world of the Martial Empire and the fight for freedom.

In the novel (\text{The Wrath and the Dawn}) by Renée Ahdieh, what is the name of the young Persian girl who is forced to marry the Caliph and must use her wits to survive?

  1. Shahrzad

  2. Xiomara

  3. Amari

  4. Luna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(\text{The Wrath and the Dawn}) is a beautiful and haunting novel that introduces readers to the world of the Persian Empire and the fight for survival.

Which YA novel by Namina Forna follows the story of Naledi, a young Nigerian girl who is chosen to become the Sunbearer and must use her powers to save her kingdom?

  1. The Gilded Ones

  2. The Hate U Give

  3. Long Way Down

  4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gilded Ones is a powerful and inspiring novel that introduces readers to the world of the Orisha and the fight for justice.

In the novel (\text{Children of Blood and Bone}) by Tomi Adeyemi, what is the name of the young Nigerian girl who discovers that she is a maji (witch) and must use her powers to save her people?

  1. Zélie Adebola

  2. Xiomara

  3. Amari

  4. Luna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(\text{Children of Blood and Bone}) is a thrilling and action-packed novel that introduces readers to the world of the maji and the fight for freedom.

Which YA novel by Dhonielle Clayton follows the story of Beatrice, a young black girl who is chosen to attend an elite academy for sorcerers and must use her powers to save the world?

  1. The Belles

  2. The Hate U Give

  3. Long Way Down

  4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Belles is a beautiful and enchanting novel that introduces readers to the world of the Belles and the fight for justice.

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