Available Answers

1. 1.

   Choose the correct options.

   1. Vikram Seth was born in
      1. London
      2. Kolkata
      3. Dehra Dun
   2. Who among the following is not an alumnus of Doon School?
      1. Amitav Ghosh
      2. Rajiv Gandhi
      3. Manmohan Singh
   3. Which book by Seth was a novel in verse?
      1. The Golden Gate
      2. Mapping
      3. The Humble Administrator's Garden
   4. Which of the following does not describe Vikram Seth?
      1. singer
      2. poet
      3. author
2. 2.

   Why did Philip Larkin encourage Seth to brave the challenges of writing poetry? Mention two challenges that you think Seth might have faced.

3. 3.

   Which event, according to you, marked a turning point in Seth's career?
4. 4.

   How has Seth followed in the footsteps of Lewis Carroll?
5. 5.

   Would you consider Vikram Seth to be a versatile writer? Why?
6. 6.

   If you choose to be a writer, which genre of literature will you decide to write? Why?