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Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich
  • 1. What narrative style does Alexievich use in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) First-person diary entries
B) Third-person narration
C) Oral history
D) Poetic prose
  • 2. Which of the following is a major topic discussed in the book?
A) Space exploration
B) Loss of identity
C) Fashion trends
D) Cooking recipes
  • 3. Who are the main subjects of the interviews in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Scientists
B) Political leaders
C) Everyday people
D) Famous artists
  • 4. What element of society is critiqued in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Post-Soviet disillusionment
B) Artistic freedom
C) Western capitalism
D) Traditional values
  • 5. What significant historical event influences the narratives in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) World War II
B) The Cold War
C) The Industrial Revolution
D) The dissolution of the Soviet Union
  • 6. Which literary award did Svetlana Alexievich receive for her work?
A) National Book Award
B) Nobel Prize in Literature
C) Man Booker Prize
D) Pulitzer Prize
  • 7. What does Alexievich believe about the people she interviews?
A) They are fictional characters
B) They are uneducated
C) They do not understand history
D) They carry the truth of their experiences
  • 8. Which emotion is prevalent among the interviewees in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Nostalgia
B) Humor
C) Indifference
D) Joy
  • 9. What does the author explore about memory in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Memory as a photographic record
B) Memory's unimportance in life
C) The fragility and subjectivity of memory
D) The clarity and accuracy of memory
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