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Oceanian Literature

Description: Oceanian Literature is a diverse and vibrant body of work that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most famous and influential works of Oceanian literature.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a famous novel by Samoan author Albert Wendt?

  1. Leaves of the Banyan Tree

  2. The Songmaker's Chair

  3. The Land Where Time Stands Still

  4. The Bone People


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leaves of the Banyan Tree is a novel by Samoan author Albert Wendt that tells the story of a young man's journey to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Who is the author of the novel "The Bone People"?

  1. Keri Hulme

  2. Witi Ihimaera

  3. Albert Wendt

  4. Patricia Grace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bone People is a novel by New Zealand author Keri Hulme that tells the story of a young Maori woman who is struggling to come to terms with her past.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Cook Islands author Patricia Grace?

  1. Potiki

  2. Electric City

  3. The Dreamweaver

  4. Tu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Potiki is a novel by Cook Islands author Patricia Grace that tells the story of a young Maori man who is struggling to find his place in the world.

Who is the author of the novel "The Songmaker's Chair"?

  1. Albert Wendt

  2. Witi Ihimaera

  3. Patricia Grace

  4. Keri Hulme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Songmaker's Chair is a novel by New Zealand author Witi Ihimaera that tells the story of a young Maori man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Tongan author Epeli Hau'ofa?

  1. Kisses in the Nederends

  2. Tales of the Tikongs

  3. We Are the Ocean

  4. The Cyclone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kisses in the Nederends is a novel by Tongan author Epeli Hau'ofa that tells the story of a young Tongan man who is struggling to find his place in the world.

Who is the author of the novel "The Cyclone"?

  1. Epeli Hau'ofa

  2. Witi Ihimaera

  3. Patricia Grace

  4. Keri Hulme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cyclone is a novel by Tongan author Epeli Hau'ofa that tells the story of a young Tongan man who is struggling to find his place in the world.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Fijian author Satendra Nandan?

  1. The Wounded Sea

  2. The Breadfruit Tree

  3. The Sugar-Cane Growers

  4. The Peacock Throne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wounded Sea is a novel by Fijian author Satendra Nandan that tells the story of a young Fijian man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Who is the author of the novel "The Breadfruit Tree"?

  1. Satendra Nandan

  2. Witi Ihimaera

  3. Patricia Grace

  4. Keri Hulme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Breadfruit Tree is a novel by Fijian author Satendra Nandan that tells the story of a young Fijian man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Niuean author John Pule?

  1. The Shark That Ate the Sun

  2. The Birds That Flew Away

  3. The Fish That Swam Away

  4. The Tree That Grew Tall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shark That Ate the Sun is a novel by Niuean author John Pule that tells the story of a young Niuean man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Who is the author of the novel "The Birds That Flew Away"?

  1. John Pule

  2. Witi Ihimaera

  3. Patricia Grace

  4. Keri Hulme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Birds That Flew Away is a novel by Niuean author John Pule that tells the story of a young Niuean man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Papua New Guinean author Russell Soaba?

  1. Wanpis

  2. Yumi Yet

  3. Masalai Blo Dispela Taim

  4. The Crocodile


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wanpis is a novel by Papua New Guinean author Russell Soaba that tells the story of a young Papua New Guinean man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Who is the author of the novel "Yumi Yet"?

  1. Russell Soaba

  2. Witi Ihimaera

  3. Patricia Grace

  4. Keri Hulme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yumi Yet is a novel by Papua New Guinean author Russell Soaba that tells the story of a young Papua New Guinean man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Solomon Islands author John Saunana?

  1. The Crocodile

  2. The Shark

  3. The Fish

  4. The Turtle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crocodile is a novel by Solomon Islands author John Saunana that tells the story of a young Solomon Islands man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Who is the author of the novel "The Shark"?

  1. John Saunana

  2. Witi Ihimaera

  3. Patricia Grace

  4. Keri Hulme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shark is a novel by Solomon Islands author John Saunana that tells the story of a young Solomon Islands man who is struggling to find his identity in a rapidly changing world.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Vanuatu author Grace Mera Molisa?

  1. Black Stone

  2. White Stone

  3. Red Stone

  4. Blue Stone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black Stone is a novel by Vanuatu author Grace Mera Molisa that tells the story of a young Vanuatu woman who is struggling to find her identity in a rapidly changing world.

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