Womenfolks by Shirley Abbott - Test
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Womenfolks'?
A) Annie Dillard
B) Mary Oliver
C) Toni Morrison
D) Shirley Abbott
  • 2. In which year was 'Womenfolks' published?
A) 2000
B) 1983
C) 1990
D) 1975
  • 3. What type of writing is 'Womenfolks' primarily considered?
A) Poetry
B) Memoir
C) Fiction
D) Biography
  • 4. Which style is most associated with Abbott's writing in this book?
A) Personal and reflective
B) Technical and formal
C) Journalistic and detached
D) Satirical and humorous
  • 5. What kind of impact does 'Womenfolks' aim to have?
A) Encourage reflection on women's lives
B) Entertain with fictional storytelling
C) Provide a detailed history lesson
D) Critique contemporary society
  • 6. What narrative technique does Abbott use in 'Womenfolks'?
A) Second-person address
B) First-person narrative
C) Epistolary form
D) Third-person omniscient
  • 7. What role does family play in the narrative of 'Womenfolks'?
A) A minor subplot
B) Only discussed in historical context
C) Central to personal identity
D) Irrelevant to the storyline
  • 8. What audience does Abbott target with 'Womenfolks'?
A) Academic historians
B) Feminist theorists
C) Children's literature enthusiasts
D) General readers interested in women's stories
  • 9. How does 'Womenfolks' address social issues?
A) Through personal stories of women
B) Through political essays
C) By listing statistical data
D) By fictional narratives
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