1. Which Basheer work is known as 'Pennungalude Buddhi' (The Intelligence of Women)?
Pathummayude Aadu (Pathumma's Goat)
2. Basheer has written one play. Which is it?
Kathabheejam
3. Which of Basheer's works created significant criticism in the literary world?
Shabdangal (Sounds)
4. Which Basheer work was described by critic M.P. Paul as, "One plucked from life. The words are blood-stained"?
Balyakalasakhi
5. Which is considered to be Basheer's first work?
Premalekhanam (Love Letter)
6. Basheer's autobiographical work?
Ormmayude Arakal (The Chambers of Memory)
7. Which work did Basheer publish in a question-and-answer format?
Nerum Nunayum (Truth and Lies)
8. 'Bhargavi Nilayam' is a screenplay expanded from a story. Which is that story?
Neelavelicham (Blue Light)
9. Through the film 'Bhargavi Nilayam', a comedian named Padmarajan debuted in Malayalam cinema. By what name is this actor famous?
Kuthiravattam Pappu
10. In which year did Basheer receive the Padma Shri?
1982
11. Which play of Basheer's was banned by C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, the Diwan of Travancore, who was described as the 'apostle of oppression and suppression'?
Oru Pattanthile Bhootham (Recorded as: Oru Pattanthinte Pedinavu – interpretations may vary)
12. Basheer also has one children's literature work. Which is it?
Sarppayagnam
13. In which year did Basheer win the Vallathol Award?
1993
14. Which Basheer work's film adaptation won the National Award for Padma Shri Mammootty?
Mathilukal (Walls)
15. A lecture delivered by Basheer has been published as a book. Which is it?
Cheviyorkka! Anthima Kahalam (Listen! The Final Trumpet Call)
16. What pen name did Basheer use to write for the magazine 'Ujjeevanam'?
Prabha
17. When did Basheer pass away?
July 5, 1994
18. Which was the first book written by Basheer?
Ente Thankam (My Thankam)
19. Basheer has written a book about his colleague. Which is it?
M.P. Paul
20. Which bookstore did Basheer establish in Ernakulam after being released from prison?
Circle Book Stall
21. The book written by M.K. Sanu about Basheer?
Basheer - Ekanthaveethiyile Avadhoothan (Basheer - The Hermit in the Lonely Path)
22. Who directed the documentary 'Basheer the Man'?
M.A. Rahman
23. Who translated Basheer's works into English?
Ronald E. Asher
24. Who compiled the memoirs titled 'Basheerinte Ediye'?
Padmini Basheer
25. Who wrote 'Basheerinte Hairathukal'?
E.M. Ashraf
26. Who called Basheer the 'Sultan'?
Basheer himself
27. Basheer wrote a story imagining Changampuzha as a painter. Which is it?
Ozhinja Veedu (The Vacant House)
28. What answer does Basheer's character give when asked what one plus one equals?
Immini Balya Onnu (A very big one)
29. Which critic argued, "When Basheer wrote, the words trembled"?
M.N. Vijayan
30. For which freedom fighter's execution by the British did Basheer observe a three-day hunger strike in Kozhikode jail?
Bhagat Singh
31. In which of Basheer's works are Kesavan Nair and Saramma characters?
Premalekhanam
32. For which crime did Basheer face imprisonment for the first time?
For participating in the Salt Satyagraha in Kozhikode
33. Screenplays written by Basheer?
Bhargavi Nilayam, Balyakalasakhi (Not in book form)
