- 1. A Life In The Twentieth Century by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. is a captivating autobiography that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of America's most esteemed historians and public intellectuals. Schlesinger, a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, reflects on his experiences growing up in a politically engaged family and how these formative years shaped his worldviews. The book delves into his profound involvement with key historical events and figures, from the New Deal era to the tumultuous 1960s, providing readers with rich insights into American political life. Through vivid anecdotes and personal reflections, Schlesinger illuminates the complexities of a century marked by dramatic change, cultural upheaval, and the struggle for civil rights. A masterful storyteller, he intertwines his personal narrative with broader historical themes, illustrating how individual lives intersect with the larger tapestry of history. This memoir not only chronicles Schlesinger's journey as a historian but also serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the values, challenges, and ideologies that defined the twentieth century.
What is the primary genre of Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.'s 'A Life In The Twentieth Century'?
A) Memoir
B) Historical fiction
C) Biography
D) Science fiction
- 2. In which century does the majority of Schlesinger's memoir take place?
A) Eighteenth century
B) Twenty-first century
C) Twentieth century
D) Nineteenth century
- 3. What was Arthur Schlesinger's primary profession?
A) Novelist
B) Historian
C) Physicist
D) Military general
- 4. Which U.S. president did Schlesinger serve as a special assistant?
A) Richard Nixon
B) Dwight Eisenhower
C) Franklin D. Roosevelt
D) John F. Kennedy
- 5. What prestigious award did Schlesinger win for 'The Age of Jackson'?
A) National Book Award
B) Nobel Prize
C) Pulitzer Prize
D) Man Booker Prize
- 6. Where did Schlesinger attend college?
A) Columbia University
B) Princeton University
C) Harvard University
D) Yale University
- 7. What political ideology did Schlesinger generally support?
A) Conservatism
B) Libertarianism
C) Socialism
D) Liberalism
- 8. During World War II, which organization did Schlesinger work for?
A) Office of War Information
B) Department of Defense
C) Federal Bureau of Investigation
D) Central Intelligence Agency
- 9. What was the name of Schlesinger's famous book about the Kennedy administration?
A) Profiles in Courage
B) A Thousand Days
C) The Making of the President
D) The Best and the Brightest
- 10. Which war did Schlesinger publicly oppose?
A) Korean War
B) World War I
C) Gulf War
D) Vietnam War
- 11. What was the focus of Schlesinger's 'The Imperial Presidency'?
A) Military strategy
B) Expansion of presidential power
C) Roman emperors
D) British colonial history
- 12. What historical period was the subject of Schlesinger's 'The Age of Roosevelt'?
A) The New Deal
B) The Gilded Age
C) The Civil War
D) The Revolutionary War
- 13. How does Schlesinger characterize the twentieth century in his memoir?
A) As technologically stagnant
B) As an age of extremes
C) As a peaceful era
D) As economically stable
- 14. What was Schlesinger's role in the Kennedy administration?
A) Special assistant
B) Secretary of State
C) Chief of staff
D) Press secretary
- 15. Which presidential campaign did Schlesinger actively support in 1952?
A) Dwight Eisenhower
B) Thomas Dewey
C) Adlai Stevenson
D) Harry Truman
- 16. What was Schlesinger's position on civil rights?
A) Was neutral
B) Opposed them
C) Supported them
D) Ignored them
- 17. What was Schlesinger's relationship with the Kennedy family?
A) Political opponent
B) Distant relative
C) Close advisor
D) Journalistic critic
- 18. Which political scandal did Schlesinger write about extensively?
A) Teapot Dome
B) Whitewater
C) Watergate
D) Iran-Contra
- 19. What was Schlesinger's approach to historical writing?
A) Quantitative analysis
B) Postmodern theory
C) Oral history
D) Narrative history
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