CLEAN : 2013 Man Booker Prize for Fiction

The video discusses the shortlisting process for the Man Booker Prize, highlighting the diversity of the shortlist and the judges' discussions on the nature of short stories. It announces the six shortlisted novels and explains the criteria for judging, emphasizing the search for new stories and excellence. The video concludes with the uncertainty of the winner, as no consensus has emerged among the judges.

What was the main focus of the judges' discussions during the shortlisting process?

• The originality of the stories

• The genre of the stories

• The diversity of the authors

• The length of the stories

Which novel was NOT mentioned as part of the Man Booker Prize 2013 shortlist?

• The Great Gatsby

• The Harvest

• The Luminaries

• We Need New Names

What is one of the unique aspects of the Man Booker Prize judging process?

• The shortlist is decided by public vote

• All judges read every novel

• The novels are outsourced for initial reviews

• Only one judge reads all the novels

What qualities were the judges looking for in the shortlisted novels?

• Popularity and sales

• Adventure and style

• Historical accuracy

• Length and complexity

How many judges are involved in the Man Booker Prize selection process?

• Seven

• Ten

• Three

• Five