Daily Quiz | On banned books
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This book was banned in South Africa for many years because of its two-word title. Though the classical novel, set in 19th century England, is about an animal, representatives of the South African government were worried that the book may contain racially charged language. Which book is this?
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This classic French satire lampoons armies, churches and philosophers and was banned by the Catholic Church. It contains the famous phrase: “Let us eat the Jesuit. Let us eat him up!” Which book is this?
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Ernest Hemingway believed that all American literature came from this book, while Louisa May Alcott publicly rebuked the author of this book saying that he may as well stop writing if he could not think of better things to say to “pure-minded lads.” The use of slang in this book was seen as demeaning. Which book is this?
Answer : Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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This author’s work sparked riots across the world for its allegedly blasphemous treatment of Islam. The author recently made his first public appearance following an attack on his life. Who is he?
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This Sahitya Award-winning writer was suspended from service for writing this book without taking permission from his State government. His book was banned for allegedly hurting the dignity of the Santhal tribe. Name the author and the book.
Answer : Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar’s The Adivasi Will Not Dance
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This writer proclaimed himself “dead” after he came under attack for his book from Hindutva and caste outfits. The English translation of this book was long-listed for the International Booker Prize 2023. Who is this Tamil writer?
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