A Childhood by Harry Crews

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

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

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

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

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

5. What does Crews ultimately seek to understand?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Crews portray his childhood memories?

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

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