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9181
In which language was the New Testament of the Bible originally written?
A. Hebrew
B. Latin
C. Koine Greek
D. Aramaic
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While Jesus likely spoke Aramaic, the books of the New Testament were originally written in Koine Greek, the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean at the time.
9182
The humor book 'Aab-e-Gum' was written by?
A. Col. Muhammad Khan
B. Mushtaq Ahmed Yousufi
C. Shafiq-ur-Rehman
D. Patras Bokhari
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Mushtaq Ahmed Yousufi is widely considered the greatest Urdu humorist of his time. 'Aab-e-Gum' combines nostalgia with humor, reflecting on the lives of migrants from India.
9183
Samantha Harvey's 2024 winner 'Orbital' is notable for being one of the _____ winners in history.
A. Longest
B. Shortest
C. Most controversial
D. First non-fiction
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At only 136 pages, 'Orbital' is the second-shortest book to win the prize (after 'Offshore').
9184
Which novel by Richard Flanagan deals with the construction of the Thai-Burma Railway in WWII?
A. The Sound of One Hand Clapping
B. Gould's Book of Fish
C. The Narrow Road to the Deep North
D. Wanting
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Flanagan won the 2014 prize for this novel, inspired by his father's experiences as a POW.
9185
Who is the oldest author to win the Booker Prize?
A. Julian Barnes
B. Margaret Atwood
C. Anita Brookner
D. William Golding
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Margaret Atwood was 79 when she won for 'The Testaments' in 2019.
9186
Which two authors famously shared the Booker Prize in 2019, breaking the rules against ties?
A. Hilary Mantel and Salman Rushdie
B. Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo
C. Douglas Stuart and Damon Galgut
D. Yann Martel and Rohinton Mistry
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The judges refused to choose between 'The Testaments' and 'Girl, Woman, Other', awarding the prize to both despite rules established in 1993 prohibiting ties.
9187
In 2014, a major rule change occurred regarding eligibility. What was it?
A. Graphic novels became eligible.
B. The prize was opened to any author writing in English, regardless of citizenship.
C. Self-published books were allowed.
D. Novellas were banned.
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Previously, the prize was restricted to citizens of the Commonwealth, the Republic of Ireland, and Zimbabwe. After 2014, any novel written in English and published in the UK was eligible.
9188
Which classic American play by Arthur Miller won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
A. The Crucible
B. Death of a Salesman
C. All My Sons
D. A View from the Bridge
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This tragedy about Willy Loman is considered one of the greatest American plays.
9189
The phrase 'In vitro' refers to processes performed:
A. In a living body
B. In a glass / Outside a living organism
C. In truth
D. In the veins
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Usually refers to experiments (like fertilization) done in test tubes (glass), contrasted with 'In vivo' (in the living).
9190
The phrase 'Magnum opus' refers to:
A. A large bottle of wine
B. A masterpiece or great work
C. A magnifying glass
D. A magical opera
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Literally 'great work', it usually refers to the greatest achievement of an artist or writer.
