Womenfolks by Shirley Abbott

1. Who is the author of 'Womenfolks'?

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

2. In which year was 'Womenfolks' published?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does 'Womenfolks' address social issues?

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

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