ST1 21st Century Literature Quiz

He was known as the greatest Chinese poet of all time.

• Li Po

• Mo Yan

• Du Fu

He was the Japanese novelist who won the international award Jerusalem Prize. He also won the Gunzuo Literature prize for his first novel "Hear The Wind Sing".

• Abe Kobo

• Haruki Murakami

• Ryunosuke Akutagawa

He is the best loved poet and the father of Vietnamese literature who was known for his epic poem, "The Tale of Kieu".

• Raja Rao

• Chart Korbjitti

• Nguyen Du

What is the Korean's distinctive writing system that gave birth to a new wave of Korean literature?

• Hanggul

• Haiku

• Sanskrit

What is the main theme of "Deer Enclosure"?

• The beauty of isolation in nature

• The hardships of war

• The struggles of farmers

• The importance of friendship

In "Deer Enclosure," what does the mention of "someone talking" suggest?

• A hidden town in the forest

• The presence of unseen people

• A mysterious spirit speaking

• A call for help

In "Alone and Drinking Under the Moon," who are the poet's drinking companions?

• His family and friends

• His horse and a bird

• The moon and his shadow

• The spirits of nature

What feeling does "Alone and Drinking Under the Moon" evoke?

• Celebration and joy

• Loneliness and reflection

• Anger and frustration

• Excitement and adventure

How do both poems portray nature?

• As a place of peace and solitude

• As a setting for war and destruction

• As a location for social gatherings

• As a dangerous and unpredictable force

Which of the following best defines 21st-century literature?

• Only written works from the 2000s onward

• A collection of modern texts that explore diverse themes and perspectives

• Traditional folklore and oral literature only

• Classical works that influenced modern literature