Contemporary American Literature Quiz

Who is the author of 'White Noise'?

• Don DeLillo

• Larry McMurtry

• Richard Ford

• Amy Tan

What genre does 'The Kite Runner' belong to?

• Memoir

• Nonfiction

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

Which author is known for the novel 'Angela's Ashes'?

• Frank McCourt

• Sherman Alexie

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Sandra Cisneros

What is a common theme in contemporary American literature?

• Traditionalism

• Isolation

• Monoculturalism

• Diversity

Which of the following is a characteristic of postmodern literature?

• Historical accuracy

• Linear storytelling

• Fragmentation

• Single narrative voice

What does the term 'chick lit' refer to?

• Lighthearted fiction aimed at women

• Feminist literature

• Literature for children

• Historical novels

Which author wrote 'The Da Vinci Code'?

• Dan Brown

• Malcolm Gladwell

• John Grisham

• Nora Roberts

What is the primary focus of 'The Mommy Myth'?

• Media's role in feminism

• Historical narratives

• Cultural identity

• Religious themes

Which of the following authors is associated with the 'Third Wave' of feminism?

• Sandra Cisneros

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Amy Tan

• Caitlin Flanagan

What is the significance of the New York Times Best-Seller list?

• It is limited to American authors

• It reflects only classic literature

• It focuses solely on nonfiction

• It showcases the diversity of current literature