My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber - Test
  • 1. What is a recurring theme in Thurber's writing?
A) Humor
B) Science Fiction
C) Romance
D) Tragedy
  • 2. In which city did Thurber grow up?
A) Cleveland
B) Dayton
C) Cincinnati
D) Columbus
  • 3. What narrative style is used in 'My Life and Hard Times'?
A) Omniscient
B) Third-person
C) Second-person
D) First-person
  • 4. What does Thurber often use to enhance his storytelling?
A) Romanticism
B) Naturalism
C) Realism
D) Satire
  • 5. Which of the following describes Thurber’s view of life?
A) Idealistic
B) Solemn
C) Absurd
D) Pessimistic
  • 6. What profession did James Thurber have?
A) Musician
B) Playwright
C) Painter
D) Cartoonist and Writer
  • 7. Which literary device does Thurber frequently employ?
A) Exaggeration
B) Symbolism
C) Understatement
D) Foreshadowing
  • 8. In which magazine did Thurber first gain success?
A) The New Yorker
B) Time
C) Vanity Fair
D) Harper's
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