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Contemporary Literary Settings: Exploring the Diverse Backdrops of Modern Stories

Description: Journey through the diverse literary landscapes of contemporary stories. Test your knowledge of the settings that shape the narratives and characters in modern literature.
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In the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, the story unfolds against the backdrop of which war-torn country?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Pakistan

  3. Iran

  4. Iraq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in Afghanistan, exploring the tumultuous history and cultural complexities of the country.

Which city serves as the primary setting for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

  1. Lagos

  2. Enugu

  3. Ibadan

  4. Abuja


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The novel is set in Enugu, Nigeria, during the Biafran War, capturing the political and social upheaval of the time.

In Haruki Murakami's novel "1Q84", the protagonist Tengo navigates the streets of which bustling metropolis?

  1. Tokyo

  2. Osaka

  3. Kyoto

  4. Nagoya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in Tokyo, Japan, exploring the city's vibrant culture and the protagonist's surreal experiences.

Which country forms the backdrop for Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "The Namesake"?

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel explores the Indian-American experience and the protagonist's journey between India and the United States.

In the dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, the story takes place in which oppressive society?

  1. Gilead

  2. Panem

  3. Big Brother

  4. Oceania


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society where women are subjugated and forced into reproductive servitude.

Which city is the setting for Hanya Yanagihara's novel "A Little Life"?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. San Francisco

  4. Chicago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel follows the lives of four friends as they navigate the challenges and complexities of modern life in New York City.

In the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, the story unfolds in which Indian state?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in the state of Kerala, India, exploring the lives of fraternal twins and the social and political issues of the region.

Which city serves as the primary setting for Roberto BolaƱo's novel "2666"?

  1. Santa Teresa

  2. Mexico City

  3. Santiago

  4. Buenos Aires


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in the fictional Mexican city of Santa Teresa, which becomes the site of a series of mysterious and disturbing events.

In the novel "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro, the story takes place in which stately English manor?

  1. Darlington Hall

  2. Pemberley House

  3. Downton Abbey

  4. Brideshead Revisited


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in Darlington Hall, an English country estate, and explores the life of a butler and his changing relationship with his employer.

Which city forms the backdrop for Zadie Smith's novel "White Teeth"?

  1. London

  2. New York City

  3. Paris

  4. Rome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel explores the lives of two families in London, capturing the cultural and social changes in the city over several decades.

In the novel "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, the story unfolds in which German city during World War II?

  1. Berlin

  2. Munich

  3. Hamburg

  4. Dresden


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The novel is set in Dresden, Germany, during the final years of World War II, capturing the devastation and resilience of the city.

Which country serves as the primary setting for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel "Americanah"?

  1. Nigeria

  2. United States

  3. England

  4. Ghana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel explores the experiences of a Nigerian woman as she navigates life in both Nigeria and the United States.

In the novel "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead, the story takes place in which antebellum Southern state?

  1. Georgia

  2. Alabama

  3. Mississippi

  4. Louisiana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in Georgia, exploring the horrors of slavery and the resilience of those who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Which city forms the backdrop for Hanya Yanagihara's novel "The People in the Trees"?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Tokyo

  4. Honolulu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel follows the life of a doctor who becomes entangled in a mysterious expedition to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.

In the novel "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez, the story unfolds in which American city?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. San Francisco

  4. Chicago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel is set in New York City, exploring the relationship between a woman and her dying friend, a renowned writer.

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