Esperanto Literature

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Who is considered the father of Esperanto?

  1. L. L. Zamenhof

  2. J. R. R. Tolkien

  3. George Orwell

  4. J. K. Rowling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

L. L. Zamenhof, a Polish ophthalmologist, is credited with creating Esperanto in the late 19th century.

What is the name of the first original novel written in Esperanto?

  1. La Abismo

  2. Doktoro Esperanto

  3. Fabeloj de Esopo

  4. La Batalo de l' Vivo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

La Abismo, written by Kazimierz Bein in 1907, is considered the first original novel written in Esperanto.

Which Esperanto author is known for his science fiction novels?

  1. Julio Baghy

  2. William Auld

  3. Claude Piron

  4. Reinhard Selten


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Julio Baghy, a Hungarian-born Esperanto author, is renowned for his science fiction novels, including 'La Stranga Mondo' and 'La Kosma Aventuro'.

What is the name of the Esperanto translation of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'?

  1. Hamleto, Princo de Danlando

  2. Hamlet, Reĝo de Danlando

  3. Hamlet, Princo de Anglio

  4. Hamlet, Reĝo de Anglio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Esperanto translation of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is titled 'Hamleto, Princo de Danlando', accurately reflecting the play's setting.

Which Esperanto poet is famous for his collection 'La Kanta Roko'?

  1. Kálmán Kalocsay

  2. William Auld

  3. Claude Piron

  4. Reinhard Selten


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Julio Baghy, a Hungarian-born Esperanto author, wrote the novel 'La Stranga Mondo', which explores the themes of space travel and extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Esperanto translation of 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes?

  1. Don Kiĥoto

  2. Don Quijote

  3. Don Quixote

  4. Don Kiĥote de la Manĉo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Esperanto translation of 'Don Quixote' is titled 'Don Kiĥoto', preserving the original name of the protagonist.

Which Esperanto author is known for his collection of short stories 'La Vivo estas Sonĝo'?

  1. Julio Baghy

  2. William Auld

  3. Claude Piron

  4. Reinhard Selten


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

William Auld, a Scottish Esperanto author, is renowned for his collection of short stories 'La Vivo estas Sonĝo', which explores various aspects of human existence.

What is the name of the Esperanto translation of 'The Lord of the Rings' by J. R. R. Tolkien?

  1. La Mastro de l' Ringoj

  2. La Sinjoro de l' Ringoj

  3. La Reĝo de l' Ringoj

  4. La Kavaliro de l' Ringoj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Esperanto translation of 'The Lord of the Rings' is titled 'La Mastro de l' Ringoj', capturing the epic scope and grandeur of the original work.

Which Esperanto author wrote the novel 'La Kosma Aventuro'?

  1. Julio Baghy

  2. William Auld

  3. Claude Piron

  4. Reinhard Selten


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Julio Baghy, a Hungarian-born Esperanto author, wrote the novel 'La Kosma Aventuro', which takes readers on a thrilling journey through space and time.

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