Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos - Quiz
  • 1. Which literary technique is prominent in 'Manhattan Transfer'?
A) Epistolary form
B) First-person narration
C) Stream of consciousness
D) Metafiction
  • 2. In 'Manhattan Transfer', what city is primarily depicted?
A) San Francisco
B) Los Angeles
C) New York City
D) Chicago
  • 3. What does the title 'Manhattan Transfer' refer to?
A) A transportation system
B) An art exhibit
C) The movement and transfer of people and ideas
D) A historical event
  • 4. What is the impact of technology on characters in 'Manhattan Transfer'?
A) It unites them
B) It has no impact
C) It fosters disconnection and alienation
D) It creates job opportunities
  • 5. Which technique does Dos Passos use to represent social change?
A) Formal essays
B) Extended dialogues
C) Poetic interludes
D) Vignettes and snapshots
  • 6. What is a major social issue addressed in 'Manhattan Transfer'?
A) Isolationism
B) Women’s suffrage
C) Civil rights
D) Class struggle
  • 7. What narrative style does Dos Passos employ in parts of the novel?
A) Circular
B) Linear
C) Chronological
D) Collage
  • 8. In what year was 'Manhattan Transfer' published?
A) 1930
B) 1925
C) 1927
D) 1923
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