Quiz on The Interview

Who edited The Penguin Book of Interviews?

• Lewis Carroll

• Umberto Eco

• Christopher Silvester

• David Lodge

How long did Christopher Silvester work as a reporter for Private Eye?

• Fifteen years

• Ten years

• Five years

• Twenty years

What is one of the main criticisms celebrities have about interviews?

• They see them as an intrusion

• They feel they are a source of truth

• They enjoy the attention

• They find them entertaining

Which author expressed a strong dislike for interviews, stating it was immoral?

• H. G. Wells

• V. S. Naipaul

• Rudyard Kipling

• Saul Bellow

What does V. S. Naipaul believe happens to some people after being interviewed?

• They feel empowered

• They become more popular

• They lose a part of themselves

• They gain fame

What does Umberto Eco refer to as 'interstices'?

• Narrative gaps in writing

• Philosophical concepts

• Moments of waiting in life

• Empty spaces in the universe

What was distinctive about Umberto Eco's academic writing style?

• It was very formal

• It included personal stories

• It was purely theoretical

• It avoided narrative elements

How many novels has Umberto Eco written?

• Over 20

• Over 30

• Over 40

• Over 50

What genre does Eco's famous novel, The Name of the Rose, belong to?

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

What does Eco believe about the audience for his novels?

• They prefer easy reading

• They enjoy complex narratives

• They dislike historical themes

• They only read academic texts