Mrs. C's Reading Class: Author's Background

Where was John Boyne born?

• Norwich

• Dublin, Ireland

• Trinity College, Dublin

• University of East Anglia

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What did John Boyne study at Trinity College, Dublin?

• Creative Writing

• English Literature

• Doctorate of Letters

• Honorary Doctorate

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Which university did John Boyne attend for Creative Writing?

• Trinity College, Dublin

• University of East Anglia, Norwich

• University of Dublin

• University of Ireland

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What honor did John Boyne receive in 2015?

• English Literature degree

• Creative Writing degree

• Honorary Doctorate of Letters from UEA

• Trinity College Dublin award

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What is the most famous book by John Boyne, which has sold over 11 million copies worldwide?

• The Heart's Invisible Furies

• A Ladder to the Sky

• All the Broken Places

• The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

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Which novel by John Boyne critically explores themes of identity, love, and family across seven decades?

• The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

• The Heart's Invisible Furies

• A Ladder to the Sky

• My Brother's Name is Jessica

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Which of John Boyne's novels is described as a gripping literary thriller about ambition, betrayal, and the dark side of creativity?

• The Heart's Invisible Furies

• A Ladder to the Sky

• All the Broken Places

• My Brother's Name is Jessica

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What is the theme of John Boyne's novel "All the Broken Places"?

• The Holocaust and its aftermath

• Identity, love, and family across decades

• Ambition, betrayal, and creativity

• Complex family dynamics and secrets

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Which novel by John Boyne won an award for compassionately tackling transgender issues?

• The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

• The Heart's Invisible Furies

• A Ladder to the Sky

• My Brother's Name is Jessica

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How many Irish Book Awards has John Boyne received?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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