Margaret Atwood: Booker Prize will be irrelevant if we don't save environment

Margaret Atwood: Booker Prize will be irrelevant if we don't save environment

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The transcript covers a discussion on the surprise of winning a prize, expectations, and the judging process. It explores the relevance of books to modern life, challenges faced by women, environmental concerns, and the importance of diverse representation in literature. The conversation also touches on the reader's interpretation and personal connection to books.

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1.

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What was the unexpected event discussed in the first section?

Two winners for a literary prize

A surprise party

A sudden weather change

A new book release

2.

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What themes do the winning books address according to the second section?

Modern societal issues and female experiences

Travel and adventure

Historical events

Science fiction and fantasy

3.

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What is the significance of the books' themes in relation to Middle England?

They are irrelevant

They are purely fictional

They bring fringe issues to the forefront

They focus on historical events

4.

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What movement is highlighted in the third section for its environmental focus?

Greenpeace

Extinction Rebellion

World Wildlife Fund

Friends of the Earth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does the speaker feel about the environmental movement's impact on literature?

Indifferent

Pleased and hopeful

Concerned

Confused

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the main hope for the representation of black British women in literature as discussed in the final section?

To increase book sales

To gain insights into diverse lives

To win more literary awards

To focus on historical narratives

7.

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What does the speaker hope readers will gain from the books discussed?

A sense of adventure

Personal connections and insights

A guide to writing

A historical perspective