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) William Faulkner
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) Flannery O'Connor
D) Harry Crews
  • 3. Where did Harry Crews grow up?
A) South Carolina
B) Alabama
C) Georgia
D) Florida
  • 4. What literary style is prominent in 'A Childhood'?
A) Modernism
B) Romanticism
C) Southern Gothic
D) Postmodernism
  • 5. What does Crews often reflect on regarding his childhood?
A) Adventure and exploration
B) Luxury and comfort
C) Romantic relationships
D) Resilience in the face of adversity
  • 6. How does Crews portray his childhood memories?
A) With a sense of nostalgia
B) Using abstract concepts
C) As simplistic and boring
D) With vivid and sometimes grotesque detail
  • 7. How does the setting impact the narrative in 'A Childhood'?
A) It reflects the harsh realities of rural life
B) It provides a backdrop of urban culture
C) It symbolizes freedom
D) It distracts from the main story
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 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
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