Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun
  • 1. Who is the main character in 'Growth of the Soil'?
A) Hans
B) Johan
C) Elias
D) Isak
  • 2. What profession does Isak primarily pursue?
A) Mining
B) Fishing
C) Farming
D) Logging
  • 3. Which element is highlighted as vital for Isak's success?
A) Education
B) Money
C) Friendship
D) Land
  • 4. Which literary device is prominent in the novel?
A) Irony
B) Allegory
C) Foreshadowing
D) Symbolism
  • 5. What does the title 'Growth of the Soil' represent?
A) Urbanization
B) Decay and death
C) Indifference
D) Cultivation and life
  • 6. Who becomes Isak’s wife?
A) Inger
B) Lise
C) Sofia
D) Marie
  • 7. What does Isak's land symbolize?
A) Fear
B) Abandonment
C) Growth and potential
D) Destruction
  • 8. How does Isak respond to challenges?
A) With resilience
B) With withdrawal
C) With anger
D) With despair
  • 9. What ultimately happens to Isak in the story?
A) He abandons his farm
B) He flourishes with his land
C) He moves to the city
D) He dies in poverty
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