The Third Man by Graham Greene
- 1. The Third Man, a novella by Graham Greene published in 1950, intricately weaves together a tale of post-war intrigue set against the backdrop of a divided Vienna in the aftermath of World War II. The narrative follows Holly Martins, an out-of-work American writer who arrives in Vienna to meet his friend Harry Lime, only to discover that Lime has recently died under mysterious circumstances. As Martins delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding Lime's death, he uncovers a world of black market dealings, corruption, and the shadowy underbelly of the city's occupation by the Allies. Greene skillfully crafts a story that explores themes of morality, betrayal, and the complexity of human nature, all while keeping readers guessing about Lime's true nature until the very end. The novella was originally written as a screenplay for the acclaimed film directed by Carol Reed, and it remains a powerful reflection on the challenges of post-war Europe, the struggle for identity, and the fine line between good and evil.
In what city is 'The Third Man' primarily set?
A) Vienna
B) Budapest
C) Berlin
D) Prague
- 2. What is Holly Martins' profession?
A) Journalist
B) Artist
C) Writer
D) Detective
- 3. Who is Holly Martins' best friend?
A) Annie
B) Baron Kurtz
C) Harry Lime
D) Dr. Popescu
- 4. Who directed the film adaptation of 'The Third Man'?
A) David Lean
B) Alfred Hitchcock
C) Carol Reed
D) Orson Welles
- 5. What does Anna Schmidt do for a living?
A) She is a nurse.
B) She is an actress.
C) She is a teacher.
D) She is a writer.
- 6. What type of operation does Harry Lime run?
A) Drug trafficking
B) Counterfeiting
C) Black market
D) Arms dealing
- 7. How does Holly ultimately view Harry at the end?
A) With indifference.
B) With admiration.
C) With fear.
D) With disillusionment.
- 8. Who is the female lead character in the novel?
A) Claudia
B) Martina
C) Anna Schmidt
D) Elsa
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