A Childhood by Harry Crews

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

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

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

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

3. Where did Harry Crews grow up?

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

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

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

5. What does Crews ultimately seek to understand?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Crews portray his childhood memories?

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

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