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