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