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