Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman - Exam
  • 1. What major event is 'Life and Fate' set against?
A) The Cold War
B) World War II
C) The Russian Revolution
D) World War I
  • 2. Which city is the backdrop for much of the novel?
A) Leningrad
B) Kiev
C) Moscow
D) Stalingrad
  • 3. What is the significance of the title 'Life and Fate'?
A) It contrasts human life with historical forces.
B) It highlights the struggle for survival.
C) It focuses on personal relationships.
D) It examines family dynamics.
  • 4. Who is the author of 'Life and Fate'?
A) Vasily Grossman
B) Leo Tolstoy
C) Anton Chekhov
D) Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • 5. How does Grossman address the concept of truth?
A) As complex and multifaceted.
B) As absolute and unchanging.
C) As dangerous.
D) As irrelevant.
  • 6. What narrative style does Grossman use in 'Life and Fate'?
A) Linear chronological order.
B) Third-person omniscient only.
C) Single first-person narrative.
D) Multiple viewpoints and perspectives.
  • 7. What impact did 'Life and Fate' have after its publication?
A) It was awarded a prestigious prize.
B) It was banned in the Soviet Union.
C) It was widely accepted and praised.
D) It became an instant bestseller.
  • 8. What philosophical questions does the book explore?
A) The meaning of happiness.
B) The essence of power.
C) The value of wealth.
D) The nature of existence and morality.
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