Womenfolks by Shirley Abbott

1. Who is the author of 'Womenfolks'?

A) Annie Dillard
B) Toni Morrison
C) Mary Oliver
D) Shirley Abbott

2. In which year was 'Womenfolks' published?

A) 1975
B) 1983
C) 2000
D) 1990

3. What type of writing is 'Womenfolks' primarily considered?

A) Memoir
B) Biography
C) Poetry
D) Fiction

4. Which style is most associated with Abbott's writing in this book?

A) Personal and reflective
B) Journalistic and detached
C) Satirical and humorous
D) Technical and formal

5. What kind of impact does 'Womenfolks' aim to have?

A) Provide a detailed history lesson
B) Entertain with fictional storytelling
C) Critique contemporary society
D) Encourage reflection on women's lives

6. What narrative technique does Abbott use in 'Womenfolks'?

A) Second-person address
B) Third-person omniscient
C) Epistolary form
D) First-person narrative

7. What role does family play in the narrative of 'Womenfolks'?

A) A minor subplot
B) Central to personal identity
C) Only discussed in historical context
D) Irrelevant to the storyline

8. What audience does Abbott target with 'Womenfolks'?

A) Children's literature enthusiasts
B) Academic historians
C) Feminist theorists
D) General readers interested in women's stories

9. How does 'Womenfolks' address social issues?

A) Through political essays
B) Through personal stories of women
C) By listing statistical data
D) By fictional narratives

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