Question

    Which author declined the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award over

    a disagreement with the museum’s political dress policy? 
    A Jhumpa Lahiri Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Toni Morrison Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Zadie Smith Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Jhumpa Lahiri withdrew from accepting the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award to protest the Noguchi Museum's ban on political dress for staff. This policy led to the dismissal of employees showing solidarity with Palestinians, prompting Lahiri's principled stance. 

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