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Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich
Contributed by: Blake
  • 1. What narrative style does Alexievich use in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Third-person narration
B) First-person diary entries
C) Oral history
D) Poetic prose
  • 2. Which of the following is a major topic discussed in the book?
A) Fashion trends
B) Space exploration
C) Loss of identity
D) Cooking recipes
  • 3. Who are the main subjects of the interviews in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Everyday people
B) Scientists
C) Political leaders
D) Famous artists
  • 4. What element of society is critiqued in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Post-Soviet disillusionment
B) Western capitalism
C) Artistic freedom
D) Traditional values
  • 5. What significant historical event influences the narratives in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) The Industrial Revolution
B) World War II
C) The Cold War
D) The dissolution of the Soviet Union
  • 6. Which literary award did Svetlana Alexievich receive for her work?
A) Pulitzer Prize
B) National Book Award
C) Man Booker Prize
D) Nobel Prize in Literature
  • 7. What does Alexievich believe about the people she interviews?
A) They carry the truth of their experiences
B) They are uneducated
C) They do not understand history
D) They are fictional characters
  • 8. Which emotion is prevalent among the interviewees in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) Joy
B) Nostalgia
C) Indifference
D) Humor
  • 9. What does the author explore about memory in 'Secondhand Time'?
A) The clarity and accuracy of memory
B) Memory as a photographic record
C) Memory's unimportance in life
D) The fragility and subjectivity of memory
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