/25 Anita Desai Attempt all the MCQ questions related to Anita Desai Enter your details to proceed for the test 1 / 25 1. Nissim Ezekiel's poetry often explores themes of: A. Nature and Romantic love B. Social issues and urban life C. Political revolutions D. Mythology and Folklore 2 / 25 2. Nissim Ezekiel's poetry is known for its: A. Realism B. Symbolism C. Surrealism D. Romanticism 3 / 25 3. Which novel by Anita Desai explores the impact of globalization on Indian society and culture? A. "The Artist of Disappearance" B. "Fasting, Feasting" C. "Fire on the Mountain" D. "The Zigzag Way" 4 / 25 4. Which literary movement is associated with Nissim Ezekiel's poetry? A. Postcolonialism B. Modernism C. Romanticism D. Surrealism 5 / 25 5. Anita Desai's novel "Journey to Ithaca" explores the theme of: A. Identity and self-discovery B. Political revolution C. Forbidden love D. Colonialism 6 / 25 6. In Anita Desai's novel "In Custody," who is the central character and a Deccani poet? A. Murad B. Sarla C. Deven D. Nur 7 / 25 7.  In Anita Desai's novel "The Village by the Sea," what are the names of the two siblings at the center of the story? A. Lila and Bela B. Lila and Hari C. Anju and Manju D. Anil and Kamala 8 / 25 8. What is the title of Nissim Ezekiel's first poetry collection? A. "A Time to Change" B. "The Third" C. "The Night of the Scorpion" D. "Enterprise" 9 / 25 9. What is the name of the protagonist in Anita Desai's novel "Cry, the Peacock"? A. Raka B. Maya C. Nanda D. Arun 10 / 25 10. Which city is associated with Nissim Ezekiel's early life and career? A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Chennai D. Delhi 11 / 25 11. Nissim Ezekiel's poetry is characterized by: A. Experimental and innovative language B. Rhymed couplets C. Sonnet structure D. Traditional forms and language 12 / 25 12. What is the name of the Himalayan town depicted in Anita Desai's "Clear Light of Day"? A. Shimla B. Mussoorie C. Nainital D. Dehradun 13 / 25 13. Nissim Ezekiel worked as a: A. Doctor B. Journalist C. Scientist D. Teacher 14 / 25 14. What literary award did Nissim Ezekiel receive for his contribution to Indian literature? A. Nobel Prize in Literature B. Sahitya Akademi Award C. Pulitzer Prize D. Booker Prize 15 / 25 15. In Anita Desai's "Voices in the City," what is the name of the protagonist who struggles with urban life? A. Jaya B. Ila C. Monisha D. Anju 16 / 25 16. Which of Nissim Ezekiel's poems reflects his concern for the modern urban life in India? A. "The Night of the Scorpion" B. "The Patriot" C. "Enterprise" D. "Island" 17 / 25 17. Anita Desai's short story "Games at Twilight" is included in which collection? A. "Cry, the Peacock and Other Stories" B. "Diamond Dust" C. "Voices in the City" D. "The Artist of Disappearance" 18 / 25 18. What is the name of the protagonist in Anita Desai's novel "Diamond Dust"? A. Rahul B. Rani C. Raka D. Ritu 19 / 25 19. Which poem by Nissim Ezekiel satirizes the blind imitation of Western culture in India? A. "The Night of the Scorpion" B. "Island" C. "Enterprise" D. "The Patriot" 20 / 25 20. Anita Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss" is set in which region? A. Darjeeling B. Punjab C. Goa D. Bengal 21 / 25 21. Which Anita Desai novel explores the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States? A. "Cry, the Peacock" B. "Fasting, Feasting" C. "Diamond Dust" D. "The Zigzag Way" 22 / 25 22. Which novel by Anita Desai portrays the life of a Jewish family in Calcutta during World War II? A. "Voices in the City" B. "Fasting, Feasting" C. "Baumgartner's Bombay" D. "In Custody" 23 / 25 23. What is the setting of Anita Desai's novel "The Zigzag Way"? A. Mexico B. Japan C. Italy D. Brazil 24 / 25 24. Nissim Ezekiel is often referred to as the father of: A. Indian English Poetry B. British Poetry C. Nigerian Poetry D. American Poetry 25 / 25 25. In which year was Nissim Ezekiel born? A. 1944 B. 1914 C. 1924 D. 1934 Your score isThe average score is 24% 0% Restart quiz
