Nobel in Literature — Set 4
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Which author won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907 and is famous for 'The Jungle Book'?
Correct Answer: A. Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling was the first English-language writer to receive the prize and remains the youngest ever literature laureate. He was born in Mumbai, India, which heavily influenced his stories. He is also famous for the poem 'If—'.
Who was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Correct Answer: C. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore made history in 1913 as the first non-white person to win a Nobel Prize. His win brought international attention to Indian literature and philosophy. He was a polymath who reshaped the art and literature of Bengal.
Which prize category was NOT included in Alfred Nobel's original will but was established later?
Correct Answer: B. Economics
The Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968 by the Sveriges Riksbank in memory of Alfred Nobel. It is not one of the five original Nobel Prizes mentioned in the will of 1895. However, it is awarded alongside the others following the same principles.
Who is the only person to have won both the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Nobel Peace Prize?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
To date, no single person has won both the Literature and Peace prizes. Winston Churchill won in Literature but never in Peace, though he was nominated. Several people have won in two scientific fields, but mixing literature and peace is yet to happen.
The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to how many people in a single year as a maximum?
Correct Answer: B. Two
The Nobel Prize in Literature can be shared by up to two people, but it is much more commonly awarded to a single individual. It has only been shared four times in history (1904, 1917, 1966, 1974). In contrast, the science prizes are frequently shared by three people.
Which year was the Nobel Prize in Literature NOT awarded due to a scandal within the Swedish Academy?
Correct Answer: B. 2018
The 2018 prize was postponed to 2019 following allegations of sexual misconduct and financial crimes linked to the academy. This was the first time in decades that the literature prize was not announced on schedule. Two winners were announced in 2019 to make up for the gap.
Which language has the second-highest number of Nobel Prize in Literature winners?
Correct Answer: B. French
French literature has been very successful at the Nobel Prizes, ranking just behind English. France itself has more individual winners than any other single country. Notable French winners include Sully Prudhomme, Albert Camus, and Patrick Modiano.
Which author was the first from Latin America to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945?
Correct Answer: A. Gabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral was a Chilean poet whose lyric poetry was inspired by powerful emotions. She was the first Latin American to receive this honor. Her work often focused on nature, sorrow, and the identity of the Latin American people.
Who is the oldest person ever to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature at age 88?
Correct Answer: A. Doris Lessing
Doris Lessing won the prize in 2007 for her skeptical, visionary, and fiery work. She was an Iranian-born British novelist famous for 'The Golden Notebook'. She is the record holder for the highest age at the time of the award in this category.
Which Chinese author won the prize in 2012 for his 'hallucinatory realism'?
Correct Answer: B. Mo Yan
Mo Yan is the first Chinese citizen to win the literature prize. He is known for works that merge folk tales, history, and the contemporary. His pen name 'Mo Yan' literally means 'don't speak'.