Paul Sayer Receives Whitbread Book of the Year

Paul Sayer Receives Whitbread Book of the Year

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video begins with the announcement of the 1988 Whitbread Book Award winner, 'The Comforts of Madness' by Paul South. It transitions into a personal anecdote involving a summer event with the speaker's father. The speaker reflects on their collection of books and expresses motivation to read more. The session concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the 1988 Whitbread Book of the Year?

Paul South

J.K. Rowling

George Orwell

Jane Austen

2.

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What event did the narrator's father inquire about?

A book signing event

A three-mile handicap chase

A music concert

A football match

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator express a desire to do more of?

Painting

Cooking

Reading books

Traveling

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's attitude towards having more books?

Indifference

Annoyance

Confusion

Excitement

5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator conclude the reflection?

With a joke

With a question

With gratitude

With a complaint