Strangeness of Beauty by Lydia Y. Minatoya Quiz

In which year was Lydia Y. Minatoya born?

• 1918

• 1950

• 1981

• 1993

What is the novel The Strangeness of Beauty mainly about?

• Historical events in Asia

• Mystery solving

• Cultural conflict and resolution

• Time travel

Who does Etsuko raise as her own daughter in The Strangeness of Beauty?

• Hanae

• Akira

• Chie

• Etsuko

What does Minatoya use to underscore the complexities of cultural identity in the novel?

• Poetry

• Music

• Irony

• Dance

Who is the author of the book Talking to Monks in High Snow: An Asian-American Odyssey?

• Etsuko

• Naomi

• Lydia Y. Minatoya

• Akira

Who abandoned Etsuko as a child in The Strangeness of Beauty?

• Akira

• Naomi

• Chie

• Hanae

Which character in The Strangeness of Beauty views Japan as a stranger in their own homeland?

• Hanae

• Chie

• Etsuko

• Naomi

How does Etsuko feel upon returning to Japan in The Strangeness of Beauty?

• Joyful

• Excited

• Fearful

• Indifferent

Who believes that sending Hanae to Japan will provide her with a sense of belonging?

• Etsuko

• Chie

• Naomi

• Akira

Which of the following awards did Lydia Y. Minatoya receive for her works?

• MTV Music Award

• American PEN Center Jerard Award

• Olympic Gold Medal

• Nobel Peace Prize