What do Rudyard Kipling and his wife express about interviews?
  • immoral
  • not good
  • very bad
  • immoral and offensive crime against a person
Why were the journalists and publishers puzzled by the success of The Name of the Rose?
  • because readers like trash and it was a serious novel
  • because it was becoming popular
  • because of its high rated success
  • none
What was Lewis Caroll’s opinion of interviews and autographs?
  • wonder
  • terror
  • horror
  • none
Which period of history do Umberto’s novels deal with?
  • Renaissance
  • dark age
  • modern era
  • Medieval period
Why did Umberto start writing novels?
  • to avail an opportunity
  • to be in limelight
  • to share his views
  • to make best use of empty spaces means free time
What facts are being showcased in the interview held between Eco and Padamanabhan?
  • he takes pride in being an academician, a university Professor first
  • Being a novelist is a secondary thing for him
  • uses his free time for writing novels
  • All these
How many novels has Umberto written?
  • 10
  • 8
  • 15
  • 5
What do his works for children speak about ?
  • his passion for children
  • children are nuisance
  • children love to be happy
  • non-violence and peace
Explain ‘Denis Brain’s statement “Almost everything of moment reaches us through one man
  • The interviewer has the power
  • The interviewer has status
  • The interviewer can elicit the truth and has the power to influence
  • All these
Enumerate ‘An Interview is a supremely serviceable medium of communication?
  • a medium to gossip
  • a medium to be the talk of the town
  • a medium to prosper
  • a noble medium of interaction and introspection
What satisfied Umberto’s taste for narration?
  • stories
  • children’s works
  • interviews
  • Novels
What do you understand by the expression ‘Thumbprints on his windpipes”?
  • creating excessive pressure on throat
  • creating excessive pressure on vocal chords
  • creating excessive pressure and tension for someone
  • none
Why do the celebrities feel embarassed most often?
  • because of attacks during interviews
  • because of interviewer’s gestures
  • because of interviewer’s appearance
  • none
At what age did he start writing novels?
  • at the age of 55
  • at the age of 52
  • at the age of 57
  • at the age of 50
Why do most celebrity writers despise being interviewed?
  • they don’t like journalists
  • unwarranted intrusion in their life
  • their privacy is hurt
  • none
What is the reason for huge success of the novel The Name of The Rose?
  • mystic
  • metaphysics and medieval history period used
  • detective style and theology
  • All these
How does Umberto Eco find so much time to write so much?
  • using early morning time
  • using his office time
  • using his family time
  • using empty spaces (free times) like waiting for someone, break time
What did he present in this book?
  • varied opinions of politicians
  • varied opinions of civilians
  • varied opinions of armymen
  • varied opinions of celebrities regarding an interview
What does Naipaul present in his travel books?
  • his feelings
  • his feelings about interviews
  • impression of the country of his ancestors that is India
  • none
Who is the author of the lesson ‘The Interview’?
  • Christopher Priest
  • Christopher Silvester (1959)
  • J. B. Priestley
  • Alfred John Churchley
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