Latin American Authors Quiz: Test Your Literary Knowledge

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    "Love in the Time of Cholera" is a novel by which Colombian author?

    • Jorge Amado
    • Pablo Neruda
    • Mario Vargas Llosa
    • Gabriel García Márquez
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About This Quiz

Explore the rich tapestry of Latin American literature with our 'Latin American Authors Quiz'. This engaging quiz invites you to embark on a journey through the works of some of the most influential and celebrated writers from Latin America. From magical realism to social commentary, Latin American literature has produced a wide array of literary gems that have captivated readers around the world. Dive into the works of Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar and Ponder the political and cultural themes in the writings of Pablo Neruda and Mario Vargas Llosa. This quiz is not just a test of your literary knowledge but an opportunity to discover or rediscover the works of these authors and the rich cultural heritage they represent. Whether you're a devoted reader of Latin American literature or simply curious to learn more about the literary luminaries of the region, this quiz offers an enjoyable and informative experience.

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  • 2. 

    Who wrote the novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?

    • Gabriel García Márquez

    • Julio Cortázar

    • Jorge Luis Borges

    • Mario Vargas Llosa

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    Which Colombian novelist authored "Chronicle of a Death Foretold"?

    • Julio Cortázar

    • Carlos Fuentes

    • Mario Vargas Llosa

    • Gabriel García Márquez

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    Which Argentine author is known for his short stories and magical realism?

    • Pablo Neruda

    • Julio Cortázar

    • Jorge Luis Borges

    • Mario Benedetti

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  • 5. 

    Who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010 and is known for novels like "The Feast of the Goat"?

    • Isabel Allende

    • Mario Vargas Llosa

    • Laura Esquivel

    • Pablo Neruda

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    Who is often called the "national poet" of Chile and has also received the Nobel Prize in Literature?

    • Octavio Paz

    • Mario Benedetti

    • César Vallejo

    • Pablo Neruda

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    Who is known for the classic novel "The House of the Spirits" and hails from Chile?

    • Clarice Lispector

    • Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

    • Isabel Allende

    • Julia de Burgos

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    Which Mexican author wrote "Pedro Páramo," a classic of magical realism?

    • Gabriel García Márquez

    • Julio Cortázar

    • Jorge Luis Borges

    • Juan Rulfo

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    This Argentine author's collection "Ficciones" is celebrated for its mind-bending short stories.

    • Pablo Neruda

    • Julio Cortázar

    • Jorge Luis Borges

    • Mario Benedetti

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    This Uruguayan author penned the acclaimed novel "The Invisible Mountain."

    • Isabel Allende

    • Mario Vargas Llosa

    • Carolina De Robertis

    • César Vallejo

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    Which Peruvian author is known for his novel "Conversation in the Cathedral"?

    • Mario Vargas Llosa

    • Julio Cortázar

    • Jorge Luis Borges

    • Pablo Neruda

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    Which Mexican author is known for the novel "The Death of Artemio Cruz," exploring the complexities of human nature and power?

    • Carlos Fuentes

    • Pablo Neruda

    • Octavio Paz

    • César Vallejo

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    Which Mexican author is known for her novel "Like Water for Chocolate"?

    • Laura Esquivel

    • Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

    • Isabel Allende

    • Julia de Burgos

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    Which Nobel laureate authored "Living to Tell the Tale"?

    • Carlos Fuentes

    • Julio Cortázar

    • Mario Vargas Llosa

    • Gabriel García Márquez

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    Which Brazilian writer is famous for "The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas"?

    • Clarice Lispector

    • Jorge Amado

    • Machado de Assis

    • Érico Veríssimo

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