Question

Which of the following is written by the African-American author Octavia Butler?
Fledgling (2005)
Kindred (1979)
Parable of the Sower (1993)
The Word for World is Forest (1972)

• A. (A) and (B) only
• B. (B) and (C) only
• C. (C) and (D) only
• D. (A), (B), and (C) only

Hint:

Focus on Butler’s works in the science fiction genre, particularly those addressing race, gender, and societal structures.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Octavia Butler, an acclaimed African-American author, wrote:
Fledgling (A), a science fiction novel.
Kindred (B), her famous time-travel novel exploring slavery.
Parable of the Sower (C), a dystopian novel about social collapse.
The Word for World is Forest (D) was written by Ursula K. Le Guin, not Octavia Butler.