Malta Arts and Literature MCQs

Who is considered Malta’s national poet and is known for his contributions to Maltese literature?

a. Oliver Friggieri
b. Dwardu Cachia
c. Dun Karm Psaila
Answer: c. Dun Karm Psaila
Which historical Maltese artist is renowned for his religious paintings, including works in St. John’s Co-Cathedral?

a. Giuseppe Calì
b. Mattia Preti
c. Emvin Cremona
Answer: b. Mattia Preti
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “In the Name of the Family,” exploring themes of family and identity?

a. Immanuel Mifsud
b. Clare Azzopardi
c. Marlene Saliba
Answer: a. Immanuel Mifsud
Which Maltese artist is recognized for his contemporary sculptures, including the iconic Triton Fountain in Valletta?

a. Antonio Sciortino
b. Gabriel Caruana
c. Victor Agius
Answer: a. Antonio Sciortino
What is the traditional Maltese folk music genre characterized by storytelling lyrics and social commentary?

a. Għana
b. Muzika tal-Folk
c. Kanzunetta Maltija
Answer: a. Għana
Which Maltese author is known for the literary work “Fil-Parlament ma Jikbrux Fjuri,” a collection of short stories?

a. Clare Azzopardi
b. Trevor Żahra
c. Pierre J. Mejlak
Answer: b. Trevor Żahra
What is the traditional Maltese folk dance often performed during cultural celebrations and festivals?

a. Ballar Għawdxin
b. Festa Dance
c. Għana Dance
Answer: a. Ballar Għawdxin
Who is the Maltese playwright and director known for works like “Il-Gżira” and contributions to Maltese theater?

a. Joe Friggieri
b. Alfred Buttigieg
c. Francis Ebejer
Answer: c. Francis Ebejer
Which Maltese author is recognized for the novel “Is-Sriep Reggħu Saru Velenużi,” exploring social and political issues?

a. Walid Nabhan
b. Alfred Sant
c. Immanuel Mifsud
Answer: c. Immanuel Mifsud
What is the traditional Maltese art form involving intricate lacework, often passed down through generations?

a. Ganutell
b. Bizzilla
c. Filigree
Answer: b. Bizzilla
Which Maltese artist gained international recognition for his surreal and abstract paintings, often inspired by nature?

a. Gabriel Caruana
b. Frank Portelli
c. Willie Apap
Answer: c. Willie Apap
Who is the Maltese composer known for his classical compositions, including the iconic “Malta Suite”?

a. Charles Camilleri
b. Albert Garzia
c. Karl Fiorini
Answer: a. Charles Camilleri
Which Maltese poet is known for his collection “Frott il-Ġifen,” exploring themes of nature and introspection?

a. Albert Marshall
b. Oliver Friggieri
c. Ġorġ Pisani
Answer: a. Albert Marshall
What is the traditional Maltese art of creating ornate filigree jewelry and metalwork?

a. Ganutell
b. Bizzilla
c. Filigree
Answer: c. Filigree
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “L-Istejjer Strambi ta’ Sara Sue Sammut,” addressing social issues?

a. Clare Azzopardi
b. Pierre J. Mejlak
c. Immanuel Mifsud
Answer: b. Pierre J. Mejlak
Which Maltese artist is recognized for his contributions to abstract art and kinetic sculptures?

a. Victor Agius
b. Emvin Cremona
c. Austin Camilleri
Answer: a. Victor Agius
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “L-Ispettur” and his contributions to crime fiction?

a. Walid Nabhan
b. Alfred Sant
c. Trevor Żahra
Answer: c. Trevor Żahra
What is the traditional Maltese musical instrument often associated with folk music and celebrations?

a. Mandolin
b. Bumbuba
c. Bagpipes
Answer: a. Mandolin
Who is the Maltese artist known for his bronze sculptures, including the “Freedom Monument” in Valletta?

a. Gabriel Caruana
b. Antonio Sciortino
c. Joseph Barbara
Answer: c. Joseph Barbara
Which Maltese playwright and poet is known for works like “Vassalli” and “Blata l-Bajda”?

a. Oliver Friggieri
b. Mario Azzopardi
c. Ġorġ Pisani
Answer: a. Oliver Friggieri
What is the traditional Maltese art form involving the creation of delicate flower arrangements using colored paper?

a. Ganutell
b. Bizzilla
c. Filigree
Answer: a. Ganutell
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “L-Ewwel Tfajla li ħarbatli triqha,” addressing immigration and identity?

a. Immanuel Mifsud
b. Clare Azzopardi
c. Walid Nabhan
Answer: c. Walid Nabhan
Which Maltese artist is recognized for his contributions to contemporary art and installations?

a. Victor Agius
b. Joseph Barbara
c. Austin Camilleri
Answer: a. Victor Agius
Who is the Maltese composer known for his choral and orchestral works, including the “Requiem Mass”?

a. Charles Camilleri
b. Albert Garzia
c. Karl Fiorini
Answer: a. Charles Camilleri
What is the traditional Maltese musical instrument often associated with folk music and celebrations?

a. Mandolin
b. Bumbuba
c. Bagpipes
Answer: a. Mandolin
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “Taħt il-Qoxra Nera,” exploring psychological themes?

a. Clare Azzopardi
b. Pierre J. Mejlak
c. Trevor Żahra
Answer: b. Pierre J. Mejlak
Which Maltese artist is recognized for his contributions to abstract art and kinetic sculptures?

a. Victor Agius
b. Emvin Cremona
c. Austin Camilleri
Answer: a. Victor Agius
Who is the Maltese playwright known for works like “Il-Madonna Tiegħi Oħra” and “It-Tfal Jiġu bil-Vapuri”?

a. Oliver Friggieri
b. Mario Azzopardi
c. Francis Ebejer
Answer: c. Francis Ebejer
What is the traditional Maltese dance often performed during weddings and celebratory events?

a. Ballar Għawdxin
b. Festa Dance
c. Għana Dance
Answer: a. Ballar Għawdxin
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “Ftit Ħemsija” and his contributions to Maltese literature?

a. Immanuel Mifsud
b. Clare Azzopardi
c. Marlene Saliba
Answer: a. Immanuel Mifsud
Which Maltese artist is recognized for his surrealist paintings, often depicting dreamlike and fantastical scenes?

a. Gabriel Caruana
b. Frank Portelli
c. Willie Apap
Answer: b. Frank Portelli
Who is the Maltese playwright known for works like “Il-Gżira” and “Il-Ħadd fuq il-Bejt”?

a. Joe Friggieri
b. Alfred Buttigieg
c. Francis Ebejer
Answer: c. Francis Ebejer
What is the traditional Maltese art form involving the creation of intricate lace patterns using needles and thread?

a. Ganutell
b. Bizzilla
c. Bobbin Lace
Answer: c. Bobbin Lace
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “Il-Ħarsa ta’ Marija Regħina,” addressing historical themes?

a. Clare Azzopardi
b. Trevor Żahra
c. Walid Nabhan
Answer: b. Trevor Żahra
Which Maltese artist is recognized for his contributions to contemporary art and installations?

a. Victor Agius
b. Joseph Barbara
c. Austin Camilleri
Answer: a. Victor Agius
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “Il-Maħfra,” exploring the complexities of human relationships?

a. Immanuel Mifsud
b. Clare Azzopardi
c. Walid Nabhan
Answer: a. Immanuel Mifsud
What is the traditional Maltese folk music genre characterized by storytelling lyrics and social commentary?

a. Għana
b. Muzika tal-Folk
c. Kanzunetta Maltija
Answer: a. Għana
Which Maltese author is known for the novel “Il-Ktieb tal-Ħrejjef,” a collection of short stories?

a. Clare Azzopardi
b. Pierre J. Mejlak
c. Trevor Żahra
Answer: c. Trevor Żahra
What is the traditional Maltese folk dance often performed during cultural celebrations and festivals?

a. Ballar Għawdxin
b. Festa Dance
c. Għana Dance
Answer: b. Festa Dance
Who is the Maltese composer known for his choral and orchestral works, including the “Requiem Mass”?

a. Charles Camilleri
b. Albert Garzia
c. Karl Fiorini
Answer: a. Charles Camilleri
What is the traditional Maltese art form involving the creation of delicate flower arrangements using colored paper?

a. Ganutell
b. Bizzilla
c. Filigree
Answer: a. Ganutell
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “L-Ispettur” and his contributions to crime fiction?

a. Walid Nabhan
b. Alfred Sant
c. Trevor Żahra
Answer: c. Trevor Żahra
Which Maltese artist is recognized for his contributions to abstract art and kinetic sculptures?

a. Victor Agius
b. Emvin Cremona
c. Austin Camilleri
Answer: a. Victor Agius
Who is the Maltese playwright known for works like “Il-Madonna Tiegħi Oħra” and “It-Tfal Jiġu bil-Vapuri”?

a. Oliver Friggieri
b. Mario Azzopardi
c. Francis Ebejer
Answer: c. Francis Ebejer
What is the traditional Maltese dance often performed during weddings and celebratory events?

a. Ballar Għawdxin
b. Festa Dance
c. Għana Dance
Answer: b. Festa Dance
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “Ftit Ħemsija” and his contributions to Maltese literature?

a. Immanuel Mifsud
b. Clare Azzopardi
c. Marlene Saliba
Answer: a. Immanuel Mifsud
Which Maltese artist gained international recognition for his surreal and abstract paintings, often inspired by nature?

a. Gabriel Caruana
b. Frank Portelli
c. Willie Apap
Answer: c. Willie Apap
Who is the Maltese author known for the novel “L-Istejjer Strambi ta’ Sara Sue Sammut,” addressing social issues?

a. Clare Azzopardi
b. Pierre J. Mejlak
c. Immanuel Mifsud
Answer: b. Pierre J. Mejlak
What is the traditional Maltese art of creating ornate filigree jewelry and metalwork?

a. Ganutell
b. Bizzilla
c. Filigree
Answer: c. Filigree
Who is the Maltese playwright and director known for works like “Il-Gżira” and contributions to Maltese theater?

a. Joe Friggieri
b. Alfred Buttigieg
c. Francis Ebejer
Answer: c. Francis Ebejer

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