How Much Do You Know About Walter Abish?

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1. What was the name of Walter Abish's wife?

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The name of Walter Abish's wife is Cecile Gelb.

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How Much Do You Know About Walter Abish? - Quiz

Have you read the works of the great writer Walter Abish? If yes, then how much do you know about Walter Abish? it's going to be a very interesting Walter Abish quiz for you. In English literature, there have been many great writers, but some are those who have made... see moretheir special place in the hearts of people. One such writer is Walter Abish. Not only his work but his personal life has also been very interesting and tells a lot about him. There are some questions that will test you on how well you know this great writer. Best of luck!
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2. At a young age, Walter Abish

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The given answer suggests that Walter Abish had to flee with his family from the Nazis. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question, where it is mentioned that he joined the Nazis but later had to flee with his family from them.

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3. When was the novel "Eclipse Fever" published?

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The novel "Eclipse Fever" was published in 1993.

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4. In which year did he settle in the United States?

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Based on the given information, it can be inferred that the person settled in the United States in the year 1957.

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5. Where did Walter Abish spend his childhood?

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Walter Abish spent his childhood in Shanghai.

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6. "Alphabetical Africa" was Walter Abish's

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"Alphabetical Africa" was Walter Abish's first novel.

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7. In which year was Walter Abish born?

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Walter Abish was born in 1931.

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8. In 1970, _______ was published.

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The question asks for a publication that occurred in 1970. Among the given options, "Duel Site" is the only one that could potentially be a publication. "Double Vision: A Self-Portrait" and "Minds Meet" do not indicate that they are publications, and "None of these" suggests that none of the options are correct. Therefore, "Duel Site" is the most likely correct answer.

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9. In Israel, in which field did Abish develop a huge interest other than writing?

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Abish developed a huge interest in architecture in Israel, apart from writing.

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10. When did Walter Abish win the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters Award?

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Walter Abish won the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters Award in 1991.

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What was the name of Walter Abish's wife?
At a young age, Walter Abish
When was the novel "Eclipse Fever" published?
In which year did he settle in the United States?
Where did Walter Abish spend his childhood?
"Alphabetical Africa" was Walter Abish's
In which year was Walter Abish born?
In 1970, _______ was published.
In Israel, in which field did Abish develop a huge interest other than...
When did Walter Abish win the American Academy and Institute of Arts...
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