- 1. Tender Is the Night, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald published in 1934, delves into the complexities of love, mental illness, and the disillusionment of the American expatriate community in post-World War I Europe. The narrative centers around Dick Diver, a charming and talented psychiatrist, and his beautiful yet troubled wife, Rosemary Hoyt, who becomes entranced by Dick's charisma and the glamorous lifestyle they lead on the French Riviera. As the story unfolds, it explores the deterioration of their marriage and Dick's gradual decline, exacerbated by the influence of his increasingly unstable wife, Nicole, a former patient whose own struggles with mental health create a toxic dynamic. Fitzgerald masterfully captures the decadence and vulnerability of his characters against the backdrop of a changing world, reflecting on the themes of ambition, identity, and the poignant contrast between dreams and reality. The novel's rich prose and layered character development illuminate the ephemeral nature of happiness and the tragic consequences of lost potential, marking it as one of Fitzgerald's most profound and haunting works.
What year was 'Tender Is the Night' published?
A) 1934
B) 1931
C) 1937
D) 1925
- 2. Who is the protagonist of 'Tender Is the Night'?
A) Zelda Sayre
B) Abe North
C) Dick Diver
D) Nicole Diver
- 3. What is Dick Diver's profession?
A) writer
B) artist
C) journalist
D) psychiatrist
- 4. What is the nature of Dick and Nicole's relationship in the beginning?
A) Patient-therapist
B) Siblings
C) Marriage
D) Friendship
- 5. Which character is an aspiring actress?
A) Zelda Sayre
B) Rosemary Hoyt
C) Frances
D) Baby Diver
- 6. Which war heavily influences the character's backstories?
A) The Vietnam War
B) The Civil War
C) World War I
D) World War II
- 7. What type of narrative style does Fitzgerald use?
A) First-person
B) Epistolary
C) Non-linear
D) Stream of consciousness
- 8. Who is the author of the book?
A) Ernest Hemingway
B) F. Scott Fitzgerald
C) William Faulkner
D) John Steinbeck
- 9. What does the 'tenderness' in the title suggest?
A) Harshness and cruelty
B) Strength and power
C) Empathy and fragility
D) Indifference and apathy
- 10. Who is the author’s wife that inspired characters in the novel?
A) Clara
B) Ernestine
C) Zelda Fitzgerald
D) Geraldine
- 11. What is the name of Dick and Nicole's daughter?
A) Topsy
B) Adele
C) Nina
D) Chloe
- 12. In which country does most of 'Tender Is the Night' take place?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) Germany
- 13. What is Nicole Diver's background?
A) She is a commoner.
B) She comes from a wealthy family.
C) She is a writer.
D) She is a struggling artist.
A) Adele
B) Mary
C) Nicole
D) Zelda
- 15. Which style of writing is mostly used in 'Tender Is the Night'?
A) Modernist
B) Romantic
C) Realist
D) Gothic
- 16. Which luxury location serves as a backdrop for much of the story?
A) Monte Carlo
B) Cote d'Azur
C) Paris
D) The French Riviera
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