A Confession by Leo Tolstoy

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

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

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

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

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

A) Fyodor Dostoevsky
B) Anton Chekhov
C) Ivan Turgenev
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 feared it more than ever
D) He believed in reincarnation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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