The Unwomanly Face Of War by Svetlana Alexievich
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Unwomanly Face Of War'?
A) Anton Chekhov
B) Leo Tolstoy
C) Marina Tsvetaeva
D) Svetlana Alexievich
  • 2. What is the main focus of 'The Unwomanly Face Of War'?
A) Men's experiences in World War II
B) Political outcomes of WWII
C) Women's experiences in World War II
D) The military strategies of WWII
  • 3. What type of literature is 'The Unwomanly Face Of War' considered?
A) Historical fiction
B) Oral history
C) Poetry
D) Biography
  • 4. How are the women depicted in 'The Unwomanly Face Of War'?
A) As solely caregivers
B) As strong and complex individuals
C) As one-dimensional characters
D) As weak and passive
  • 5. What impact did 'The Unwomanly Face Of War' have on society?
A) Promoted militarism
B) Forgotten by readers
C) Focused solely on men's contributions
D) Raised awareness of women's roles in war
  • 6. What narrative technique does Alexievich use in her storytelling?
A) Second-person narrative
B) Third-person omniscient
C) First-person accounts
D) Stream of consciousness
  • 7. How does Alexievich's work contribute to historical memory?
A) By presenting a sanitized version
B) By ignoring emotional aspects
C) By focusing on anonymous data
D) By preserving personal stories
  • 8. Why was 'The Unwomanly Face Of War' controversial?
A) It praised only Soviet actions
B) It was too positive about war
C) It challenged traditional war narratives
D) It was a complete work of fiction
  • 9. Which award did Svetlana Alexievich win in 2015?
A) Nobel Prize in Literature
B) Pulitzer Prize
C) National Book Award
D) Booker Prize
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