A Childhood by Harry Crews

1. What is the main theme of 'A Childhood'?

A) The value of friendship
B) The struggles of poverty
C) The pursuit of wealth
D) The importance of education

2. Who is the author of 'A Childhood'?

A) Harry Crews
B) Flannery O'Connor
C) William Faulkner
D) Ernest Hemingway

3. Where did Harry Crews grow up?

A) South Carolina
B) Georgia
C) Alabama
D) Florida

4. How does the setting impact the narrative in 'A Childhood'?

A) It reflects the harsh realities of rural life
B) It symbolizes freedom
C) It provides a backdrop of urban culture
D) It distracts from the main story

5. What does Crews ultimately seek to understand?

A) How to become rich
B) The meaning of happiness
C) The mystery of life
D) The nature of his identity

6. What important lesson does Crews convey through his experiences?

A) The value of education
B) The importance of wealth
C) The necessity of conformity
D) The power of resilience

7. What does Crews often reflect on regarding his childhood?

A) Resilience in the face of adversity
B) Adventure and exploration
C) Romantic relationships
D) Luxury and comfort

8. What literary style is prominent in 'A Childhood'?

A) Modernism
B) Postmodernism
C) Romanticism
D) Southern Gothic

9. How does Crews portray his childhood memories?

A) Using abstract concepts
B) With a sense of nostalgia
C) As simplistic and boring
D) With vivid and sometimes grotesque detail

Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.