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A Childhood by Harry Crews
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'A Childhood'?
A) The value of friendship
B) The struggles of poverty
C) The importance of education
D) The pursuit of wealth
  • 2. Who is the author of 'A Childhood'?
A) Flannery O'Connor
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) William Faulkner
D) Harry Crews
  • 3. Where did Harry Crews grow up?
A) Alabama
B) Florida
C) Georgia
D) South Carolina
  • 4. How does the setting impact the narrative in 'A Childhood'?
A) It symbolizes freedom
B) It distracts from the main story
C) It provides a backdrop of urban culture
D) It reflects the harsh realities of rural life
  • 5. What does Crews ultimately seek to understand?
A) The mystery of life
B) How to become rich
C) The meaning of happiness
D) The nature of his identity
  • 6. What important lesson does Crews convey through his experiences?
A) The value of education
B) The importance of wealth
C) The necessity of conformity
D) The power of resilience
  • 7. What does Crews often reflect on regarding his childhood?
A) Luxury and comfort
B) Resilience in the face of adversity
C) Adventure and exploration
D) Romantic relationships
  • 8. What literary style is prominent in 'A Childhood'?
A) Southern Gothic
B) Postmodernism
C) Modernism
D) Romanticism
  • 9. How does Crews portray his childhood memories?
A) As simplistic and boring
B) With vivid and sometimes grotesque detail
C) With a sense of nostalgia
D) Using abstract concepts
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