Question

Who has won the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction 2015?

• A. Ali Smith
• B. Rachel Cusk
• C. Anne Tyler
• D. Sarah Waters

Hint:

When dealing with awards-based questions, always link the award with the specific year and the winning book to avoid confusion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: About the prize.
The Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards celebrating women writers across the world. 

Step 2: Year 2015 award.
In 2015, the award was conferred on Ali Smith, the Scottish author, for her novel How to Be Both. 

Step 3: Elimination of other options.
- (b) Rachel Cusk → A renowned novelist but not the 2015 winner.
- (c) Anne Tyler → Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, but not the Baileys Prize 2015.
- (d) Sarah Waters → Another celebrated author, but not the winner of that year. \[ \Rightarrow \boxed{\text{Ali Smith is the winner of Baileys Prize 2015.}} \]

Answer 2

Each author's most celebrated award can be matched against the specific prize and year named in the question.

1. Option 1 (Ali Smith): Her novel "How to Be Both" earned her the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction in 2015, directly matching what the question asks.
2. Option 2 (Rachel Cusk): A respected novelist shortlisted for various awards, but she did not take home the 2015 Baileys Prize.
3. Option 3 (Anne Tyler): Her recognition came through the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, a separate award from the Baileys Prize.
4. Option 4 (Sarah Waters): An acclaimed author with several award nominations, but not the 2015 Baileys winner.

Matching the prize, year, and winning novel together points to option 1.

Hence, the correct answer is Ali Smith.