A Confession by Leo Tolstoy

1. What is the primary theme of 'A Confession'?

A) The importance of wealth
B) The nature of art
C) The search for meaning in life
D) The role of government

2. In which year was 'A Confession' first published?

A) 1882
B) 1901
C) 1895
D) 1877

3. Who is the author of 'A Confession'?

A) Ivan Turgenev
B) Fyodor Dostoevsky
C) Anton Chekhov
D) Leo Tolstoy

4. How did Tolstoy’s view of death change after writing 'A Confession'?

A) He accepted it as a natural part of life
B) He thought it should be avoided at all costs
C) He believed in reincarnation
D) He feared it more than ever

5. What literary device is prevalent in 'A Confession'?

A) Allegory
B) Introspection and personal narrative
C) Descriptive imagery
D) Dialogue

6. What role does suffering play in 'A Confession'?

A) An obstacle to success
B) A source of despair
C) A catalyst for spiritual awakening
D) A sign of weakness

7. Which literary genre does 'A Confession' belong to?

A) Poetry
B) Short story
C) Novel
D) Philosophical essay

8. What kind of existential questions does Tolstoy grapple with?

A) The value of wealth
B) The purpose of existence
C) The joys of fame
D) The pursuit of power

9. What prompted Tolstoy to write 'A Confession'?

A) A political movement
B) His success in literature
C) A personal relationship
D) His existential crisis

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