Interview with Darwis Tere Liye

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What awards has Darwis Tere Liye received?

• The Nobel Prize in Literature

• The Pulitzer Prize

• The Indonesian Readers' Choice and the Islamic Book Award

• The Man Booker Prize

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When did Darwis Tere Liye start writing stories and articles as a hobby?

• Since he was a teenager

• Since he was in college

• Since he was nine years old

• Since he became an accountant

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According to the text, why did some people dislike some of Tere's books?

• Because they were too expensive

• Because they were too long

• For some unspecified reasons

• Because they had too many characters

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How does Tere explain his continued success as a writer?

• He relies on luck and chance

• He hires a team of ghostwriters

• He does thorough research and reading, along with continuous writing practice

• He only writes when he's in the mood

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What is the main theme of the interview?

• Tere's life as an accountant

• Tere's personal life and hobbies

• Tere's writing career and challenges

• Tere's favorite books

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What is the host's response to Tere at the end of the interview?

• He asks Tere to leave the show immediately.

• He thanks Tere for being on the show.

• He criticizes Tere's writing style.

• He invites Tere for a second round of questions.

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What was the name of the show where the interview took place?

• "The Author's Lifestyle"

• "Literary Legends"

• "Inspiring Authors"

• "A Writer's Journey"

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According to Tere, what does he do before starting a new book?

• Nothing, he just starts writing

• He consults a psychic

• He conducts necessary research and reads extensively

• He takes a long vacation

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What did Tere write when he was nine years old?

• Short stories for children

• Financial reports

• Love poems

• Scientific articles

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What is Tere's attitude towards writing, despite the challenges he has faced?

• He despises writing

• He only writes for money

• He loves writing and will continue doing it

• He plans to quit writing soon