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Hermine de Graaf
writer
- March 13, 1951 · Winschoten
- November 24, 2013 · Buinen
- 62 years
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Hermine de Graaf, 62, Dutch novelist.
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|Hermine de Graaf (13 March 1951 – 24 November 2013) was a Dutch novelist. De Graaf studied Dutch language and literature at the University of Amsterdam and worked as a teacher in Venray. Her debut as a writer was in 1984 with the publication of Een kaart, niet het gebied, a collection of ten short stories. In 1988 De Graaf won the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs for her novel De regels van het huis.
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1.What was the date of birth of Hermine de Graaf?
- A.13 March 1951correct
- B.15 April 1955
- C.10 February 1948
- D.24 November 2013
Hermine de Graaf was born on 13 March 1951.
Source: biography header
2.What is the nationality of Hermine de Graaf?
- A.Belgian
- B.French
- C.German
- D.Dutchcorrect
Hermine de Graaf was a Dutch novelist.
Source: biography header
3.At which university did Hermine de Graaf study?
- A.University of Leiden
- B.University of Utrecht
- C.University of Amsterdamcorrect
- D.University of Groningen
Hermine de Graaf studied Dutch language and literature at the University of Amsterdam.
Source: early life section
4.In which city did Hermine de Graaf work as a teacher?
- A.Venraycorrect
- B.Rotterdam
- C.Utrecht
- D.Amsterdam
Hermine de Graaf worked as a teacher in the town of Venray.
Source: early life section
5.In what year did Hermine de Graaf make her debut as a writer?
- A.1992
- B.1984correct
- C.1980
- D.1988
Hermine de Graaf debuted as a writer in 1984.
Source: career section
6.What was the title of Hermine de Graaf's debut publication?
- A.Een kaart, niet het gebiedcorrect
- B.Het stille huis
- C.Een stad aan de rivier
- D.De regels van het huis
The debut publication of Hermine de Graaf was titled Een kaart, niet het gebied.
Source: career section
7.How many short stories were included in Hermine de Graaf's debut collection?
- A.Eight
- B.Fifteen
- C.Tencorrect
- D.Twelve
The debut collection of Hermine de Graaf contained ten short stories.
Source: career section
8.For which novel did Hermine de Graaf win the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs?
- A.De Amsterdamse jaren
- B.De regels van het huiscorrect
- C.Een dag in Venray
- D.Een kaart, niet het gebied
Hermine de Graaf won the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs for her novel De regels van het huis.
Source: awards section
9.In what year did Hermine de Graaf win the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs?
- A.1988correct
- B.1984
- C.1990
- D.1986
Hermine de Graaf won the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs in 1988.
Source: awards section
10.On what date did Hermine de Graaf die?
- A.12 December 2010
- B.15 October 2013
- C.24 November 2013correct
- D.13 March 1951
Hermine de Graaf died on 24 November 2013.
Source: biography header
11.What subject did Hermine de Graaf study at university?
- A.History
- B.Philosophy
- C.Dutch language and literaturecorrect
- D.Mathematics
Hermine de Graaf studied Dutch language and literature during her university years.
Source: early life section
12.Which professional role did Hermine de Graaf hold in Venray?
- A.Librarian
- B.Teachercorrect
- C.Editor
- D.Journalist
Hermine de Graaf worked as a teacher during her time in Venray.
Source: early life section
13.What type of literary work was Hermine de Graaf's debut?
- A.A collection of essays
- B.A biography
- C.A novel
- D.A collection of short storiescorrect
Hermine de Graaf's debut publication was a collection of ten short stories.
Source: career section
14.What is the profession described for Hermine de Graaf?
- A.Historian
- B.Novelistcorrect
- C.Poet
- D.Journalist
Hermine de Graaf was a Dutch novelist.
Source: biography header
15.Which prize did Hermine de Graaf receive in 1988?
- A.Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijscorrect
- B.Amsterdam Novelist Medal
- C.Dutch Literary Award
- D.Venray Writing Prize
The Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs was awarded to Hermine de Graaf in 1988.
Source: awards section
16.What was the genre of the book De regels van het huis?
- A.Short story collection
- B.Novelcorrect
- C.Autobiography
- D.Essay collection
De regels van het huis is described as a novel written by Hermine de Graaf.
Source: awards section
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