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