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Are you a fan of literature and curious about the life and works of Naguib Mahfouz? Then get ready to put your knowledge to the test with The Cairo Trilogy Quiz! This quiz will challenge you with questions about the famous Egyptian author's most celebrated work, as well as his life and legacy. So, grab a pen and paper, and let's see how much you really know about Naguib Mahfouz!
In which year did Naguib Mahfouz become the first Arabic-language writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?
1962
1972
1982
1992
Which of the following novels is NOT part of The Cairo Trilogy?
Palace Walk
Palace of Desire
Sugar Street
The Harafish
Which of the following is a common theme in Naguib Mahfouz's writing?
The supernatural
Political satire
Science fiction
Love stories
Which of the following works by Naguib Mahfouz is a collection of short stories?
Midaq Alley
The Thief and the Dogs
The Beggar
Voices from the Other World
Which of the following novels by Naguib Mahfouz is set in medieval Cairo?
The Harafish
Children of the Alley
The Journey of Ibn Fattouma
Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth
What is the English translation of the title of Naguib Mahfouz's novel Midaq Alley?
The Harafish
The Tavern of the Black Cat
The Mirage
The Thieves' Market
Which of the following is NOT a recurring theme in Naguib Mahfouz's writing?
Religion
Politics
Love and relationships
Science and technology
Which of Naguib Mahfouz's novels tells the story of a thief seeking revenge against the corrupt officials who wronged him?
Midaq Alley
The Thief and the Dogs
The Beggar
Adrift on the Nile
What is the title of Naguib Mahfouz's first novel?
Palace Walk
The Mirage
Rhadopis of Nubia
The Cairo Trilogy
Which of Naguib Mahfouz's works was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film in 1990?
Midaq Alley
The Thief and the Dogs
Children of the Alley
The Harafish
Which of Naguib Mahfouz's novels tells the story of an aging civil servant who becomes obsessed with finding a lost document?
Cairo Modern
The Mirage
Adrift on the Nile
The Search
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Congratulations on your excellent score in the Naguib Mahfouz quiz! Your knowledge of Mahfouz's works, including the masterful and insightful The Cairo Trilogy, Children of the Alley, and Midaq Alley, is truly impressive. Your understanding of the literary techniques, the exploration of social issues, cultural identity, and historical change, and the portrayal of human nature that Mahfouz so skillfully conveys is a testament to your appreciation for his writing. Keep up the good work and continue to explore the imaginative and profound world of Mahfouz's literature, which has had a profound impact on Egyptian and world literature, and continues to inspire readers with its beauty, complexity, and insight into the complexities of the human experience in modern Egypt and beyond!
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