Quiz on Helen Oyeyemi

What is Helen Oyeyemi known for?

• Her lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling

• Her scientific research

• Her political activism

• Her historical novels

When was Helen Oyeyemi born?

• November 5, 1984

• December 10, 1980

• December 10, 1984

• January 1, 1985

What was the title of Helen Oyeyemi's debut novel?

• Mr. Fox

• The Icarus Girl

• Gingerbread

• Boy, Snow, Bird

Which university did Helen Oyeyemi attend?

• Oxford University

• Harvard University

• University of Lagos

• Cambridge University

What themes does Oyeyemi often explore in her works?

• Sports and competition

• Technology and innovation

• Economics and finance

• Identity, folklore, and the surreal

At what age did Oyeyemi write her debut novel?

• 25

• 18

• 22

• 20

Which of the following is NOT one of Oyeyemi's notable books?

• Mr. Fox

• Gingerbread

• The Icarus Girl

• Nigerian Nights

What type of writing has Oyeyemi been recognized for?

• Only children's books

• Only poetry

• Novels, plays, and short stories

• Only novels

What literary award has Oyeyemi been shortlisted for?

• The Pulitzer Prize

• The Nobel Prize in Literature

• The Booker Prize

• The Women's Prize for Fiction

What is a common characteristic of Oyeyemi's storytelling?

• Strict adherence to historical facts

• Blending of myth and magical realism

• Focus on scientific accuracy

• Emphasis on political themes