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