In an Antique Land Overview Quiz

What does Amitav Ghosh return to Egypt to observe seven years later in "In An Antique Land"?

Question Answer Choices The development of new infrastructure The growth of the local economy How the people and places have changed due to international events The progress of archaeological excavations

Who is the author of 'In an Antique Land'?

Question Answer Choices Jhumpa Lahiri Salman Rushdie Amitav Ghosh Arundhati Roy

What is the focus of Amitav Ghosh's journey in "In An Antique Land"?

Question Answer Choices To explore the ancient ruins of Greece To investigate the origins of Indian cuisine To study the wildlife of the Egyptian deserts To discover scarce and exceptional pieces of Egyptian history

In what year was 'In an Antique Land' published?

Question Answer Choices 1993 2001 1998 1987

What genre is 'In an Antique Land'?

Question Answer Choices Science Fiction Nonfiction Fantasy Romance

Which university owned the manuscripts analyzed by Ghosh in 'In an Antique Land'?

Question Answer Choices Cambridge University Stanford University Harvard University Oxford University

What are the three different plots in 'In an Antique Land'?

Question Answer Choices The history of the pyramids, the life of a 12th-century merchant, and Ghosh's research in Cambridge. The analysis of ancient manuscripts, the trade routes of the Indian Ocean, and the author's cultural experiences. Ghosh's stay in Egypt, the author's return back home, and the Indian slave and his master. The exploration of ancient Egyptian ruins, the study of Islamic culture, and the author's personal journey.

What does Amitav Ghosh learn about while living in an Egyptian village in "In An Antique Land"?

Question Answer Choices Middle Eastern customs South American rituals Medieval European practices Ancient Greek traditions

What inspires Amitav Ghosh to start his research in "In An Antique Land"?

Question Answer Choices A collection of ancient Egyptian poetry The discovery of a hidden tomb A series of old Indian manuscripts The writings of a 12th century Hebrew businessman

Where were the manuscripts that Ghosh analyzed found?

Question Answer Choices Alexandria, Egypt Fustat, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Luxor, Egypt