VOICED : El retorno de JK Rowling

VOICED : El retorno de JK Rowling

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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J.K. Rowling, known for the Harry Potter series, ventures into adult literature with her new novel 'The Casual Vacancy'. The book explores mature themes such as addiction, prostitution, and family dynamics. With high expectations and pre-orders, Rowling faces the challenge of proving her ability to write for adults. The novel's sales are anticipated to compete with records set by authors like Dan Brown. As the release approaches, the literary world eagerly awaits to see if Rowling's magic will captivate adult readers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of J.K. Rowling's novel 'The Casual Vacancy'?

A science fiction adventure

A historical romance

Themes of addiction and politics

A magical world of wizards

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many copies of 'The Casual Vacancy' were pre-ordered in the United States?

Four million

Two million

One million

Three million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expectation for 'The Casual Vacancy' in the UK market?

To become the least sold book of the year

To be a moderate success

To become the best-selling fiction title of the year

To be a niche market book

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which author's record is 'The Casual Vacancy' aiming to surpass?

Stephen King

Agatha Christie

George R.R. Martin

Dan Brown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the record set by Dan Brown for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardcover?

450,000 copies in the first week

550,000 copies in the first week

750,000 copies in the first week

650,000 copies in the first week