Hope Against Hope by Nadezhda Mandelstam - Exam
  • 1. Who is the main subject of Nadezhda Mandelstam's memoir?
A) Anton Chekhov
B) Marina Tsvetaeva
C) Her husband, Osip Mandelstam
D) Leo Tolstoy
  • 2. Which literary style is 'Hope Against Hope' often associated with?
A) Memoir
B) Fiction
C) Poetry
D) Drama
  • 3. What does Nadezhda Mandelstam often reflect on in her book?
A) The beauty of nature
B) The nature of hope and despair
C) The importance of wealth
D) Political theories
  • 4. What kind of challenges does Nadezhda face in her life?
A) Political persecution and personal loss
B) Financial issues and health problems
C) Family disputes and business failures
D) Cultural misunderstandings
  • 5. What does Nadezhda suggest about the power of memory?
A) It is useless in the present
B) It is a form of resistance
C) It can be easily manipulated
D) It is burdensome
  • 6. How does Nadezhda view the role of artists in society?
A) As irrelevant figures
B) As crucial witnesses to truth
C) As tools of the government
D) As entertainers only
  • 7. Which emotion is prominently portrayed in Nadezhda's memoir?
A) Pleasure
B) Hope
C) Indifference
D) Anger
  • 8. What motivates Nadezhda's writing in 'Hope Against Hope'?
A) Creating fictional narratives
B) Making political statements
C) A desire to preserve memory
D) Seeking fame
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