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