Shaun Tan Quiz

Where was Shaun Tan born?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Fremantle

• Brisbane

Which book by Shaun Tan won the Academy Award for its animated film adaptation in 2011?

• The Arrival

• The Red Tree

• The Lost Thing

• The Rabbits

What is the title of Shaun Tan's wordless graphic novel that won the Book of the Year prize in 2006?

• The Red Tree

• The Arrival

• The Lost Thing

• The Rabbits

Which award did Shaun Tan win in 2011 for his contribution to children's and young adult literature?

• New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards

• Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year

• Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

• Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Premier's Prize

Which author does Shaun Tan cite as a favorite during his youth?

• J.K. Rowling

• Ray Bradbury

• Stephen King

• J.R.R. Tolkien

How has Shaun Tan's work been described?

• A blend of fantasy and reality

• An Australian vernacular

• A mix of humor and horror

• A combination of science fiction and romance

At what age did Tan's first illustration appear in the Australian magazine Aurealis?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 20

What did Tan almost study to become before deciding to work as an artist?

• Chemist

• Physicist

• Geneticist

• Historian

Where did Tan continue his education after deciding to work as an artist?

• University of Melbourne

• University of Sydney

• University of Western Australia

• University of Queensland

In what year did Tan graduate with a Bachelor of Arts?

• 1990

• 1992

• 1995

• 1998