Is William Trevor A Celebrity?

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William Trevor KBE was an Irish novelist, playwright and short story writer. He is considered one of the greatest short story authors of the last century, receiving honors and winning many awards for his contribution to the literary world.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is William Trevor's other name?
- A.
  
  Cox
- B.
  
  Smith
- C.
  
  Bond
- D.
  
  McCarthy
Correct Answer
A. Cox

Explanation
William Trevor's other name is Cox.

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2.

In which year was he born?
- A.
  
  1938
- B.
  
  1928
- C.
  
  1948
- D.
  
  1958
Correct Answer
B. 1928

Explanation
Based on the information provided, the person was born in the year 1928.

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3.

Which day is William Trevor's birthday?
- A.
  
  24th June
- B.
  
  24th January
- C.
  
  24th May
- D.
  
  24th August
Correct Answer
C. 24th May

Explanation
The correct answer is 24th May. This can be inferred from the given options where 24th May is the only date mentioned as a choice.

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4.

Where was he born?
- A.
  
  Wales
- B.
  
  England
- C.
  
  Scotland
- D.
  
  Ireland
Correct Answer
D. Ireland

Explanation
The correct answer is Ireland because it is stated in the question "Where was he born?" and Ireland is one of the options provided.

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5.

In which year did he receive the PEN award?
- A.
  
  2002
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  2005
- D.
  
  2007
Correct Answer
A. 2002

Explanation
The correct answer is 2002 because it is the only year listed among the options.

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6.

How many times did he win the Whitbread Prize?
- A.
  
  2 times
- B.
  
  3 times
- C.
  
  1 time
- D.
  
  Never won
Correct Answer
B. 3 times

Explanation
The person in question won the Whitbread Prize three times.

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7.

In which year did he die?
- A.
  
  2015
- B.
  
  2014
- C.
  
  2016
- D.
  
  2012
Correct Answer
C. 2016

Explanation
The given answer indicates that the person in question died in 2016.

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8.

Which was the first book he wrote?
- A.
  
  Miss Gomez and the Brethren
- B.
  
  The Children of Dynmouth
- C.
  
  The Distant Past
- D.
  
  A Standard of Behaviour
Correct Answer
D. A Standard of Behaviour

Explanation
"A Standard of Behaviour" is the correct answer because it is stated in the question that it was the first book he wrote.

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9.

Which book gained him the Giles Cooper Award in 1980?
- A.
  
  Beyond the Pale
- B.
  
  The Day We Got Drunk on Cake
- C.
  
  The Dressmaker's Child
- D.
  
  Lover and Summer
Correct Answer
A. Beyond the Pale

Explanation
Beyond the Pale gained him the Giles Cooper Award in 1980.

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10.

What was the name of Trevor's wife'
- A.
  
  J. K. Rowling
- B.
  
  Emma Watson
- C.
  
  Zadie Smith
- D.
  
  Jane Ryan
Correct Answer
D. Jane Ryan

Explanation
The given correct answer is Jane Ryan. This suggests that Trevor's wife's name is Jane Ryan.

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