【文章內容簡介】 r Young Adults published between 1967 and 1992，and Zindel’s autobiography， The Pigman and Me，was among the 100 Best of the Best Books published for teenagers during the last part of the twentieth century. Six of Zindel’s books， in fact， have been voted the Best Books for Young Adults， and most of his recent horror books— such as The Doom Stone and Rats— have been chosen as Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Clearly， he was a writer who knew how to interest contemporary children. Recognizing that， the American Library Association in 2021 honored Paul Zindel with the Margaret A. Edwards Prize for his lifetime achievements， and later that same year he was presented with the ALAN Prize for his contributions to Young Adult Literature. With his passing， young readers， teachers， and librarians have lost a great friend. 43. Which of Paul Zindel’s books was the most popular with young adults in the 20th century? A. The Pigman. B. The Doom Stone and Rats. C. The Pigman and Me. D. The Effect of Gamma Rays on ManintheMoon Marigolds. 44. Why was Paul Zindel honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Prize? A. His books were widely read by children. B. His books were interesting and helpful to adults. C. He made great contributions to contemporary literature. D. He wrote a number of horror books for young adults. 45. When did Paul Zindel win the ALAN Prize? A. In 2021. B. In 2021. C. Between 1967 and 1992. D. Between 2021 and 2021. 46. Choose the correct statements from the following according to the passage. a. The Pigman and Me was one of the Best Books for teenagers. b. Zindel was one of the earliest writers who wrote for adults only. c. The Doom Stone and Rats are not popular with young adults. d. Zindel was given four prizes for literature before he died. e. At least eight of Zindel’s books were very popular in his times. 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