VOICED : La muerte de Garcia Marquez en Mexico

VOICED : La muerte de Garcia Marquez en Mexico

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Journalism, Arts, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Gabriel García Márquez, a Nobel Prize-winning author and a key figure in magical realism, passed away at 87 in Mexico City. His health had been declining, and he was under medical care for pneumonia. His death prompted tributes from cultural and political figures worldwide. Born in Aracataca, Colombia, García Márquez lived in Mexico for over 30 years. His seminal work, 'Cien Años de Soledad,' sold over 30 million copies and was translated into 35 languages, cementing his legacy in Spanish literature.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Gabriel García Márquez pass away?

Aracataca, Colombia

Bogotá, Colombia

Madrid, Spain

Ciudad de México, Mexico

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What was the cause of Gabriel García Márquez's hospitalization before his death?

Stroke

Cancer

Pneumonia

Heart attack

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which literary genre is Gabriel García Márquez most associated with?

Historical Fiction

Magical Realism

Romanticism

Science Fiction

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Gabriel García Márquez win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

2000

1975

1982

1990

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How many languages has 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' been translated into?

35

20

25

30