Khalil Gibran — Questions and answers

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When was Khalil Gibran's famous book, 'The Prophet', first shared with the world?

Choices

  1. In 1923 ✓
  2. In 1900
  3. In 1895
  4. In 1931

Answer: In 1923

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Where was Khalil Gibran born?

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  1. New York City
  2. Boston
  3. Bsharri ✓
  4. Paris

Answer: Bsharri

From page 2

Who was one of Khalil Gibran's first important teachers and mentors?

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  1. Alfred A. Knopf
  2. Josephine Peabody ✓
  3. Mary Haskell
  4. Almustafa

Answer: Josephine Peabody

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Where did Khalil Gibran travel in 1908 to study art?

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  1. London, England
  2. Rome, Italy
  3. Paris, France ✓
  4. Boston, USA

Answer: Paris, France

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What was the title of Khalil Gibran's very first book written in English?

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  1. 'The Prophet'
  2. 'Mount Lebanon'
  3. 'The Madman' ✓
  4. 'Greenwich Village Stories'

Answer: 'The Madman'

From page 5

What kind of book did Khalil Gibran want 'The Prophet' to be?

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  1. A collection of funny stories
  2. A cookbook with new recipes
  3. A timeless spiritual guide ✓
  4. A travel guide to New York

Answer: A timeless spiritual guide

From page 6

Who helped Khalil Gibran carefully check the book's final pages and pictures?

Choices

  1. Mary Haskell
  2. Josephine Peabody
  3. Alfred A. Knopf ✓
  4. Almustafa

Answer: Alfred A. Knopf

From page 7

Besides writing books, what other kind of art did Khalil Gibran create that was well-known?

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  1. Singing and making music
  2. Building tall sculptures
  3. Symbolic paintings and drawings ✓
  4. Designing clothing

Answer: Symbolic paintings and drawings

From page 9

What is Khalil Gibran's lasting gift or legacy to the world?

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  1. A collection of ancient maps
  2. A museum filled with his personal items
  3. His writings that inspire people to think about life's big questions ✓
  4. A secret recipe for a special dessert

Answer: His writings that inspire people to think about life's big questions

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