I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
- 1. I Am Legend, a seminal work of science fiction by Richard Matheson, published in 1954, presents a haunting exploration of isolation, humanity, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The novel is set in a dystopian future where a pandemic caused by a virus has transformed the majority of humanity into vampire-like creatures, leaving Robert Neville as the last known human survivor. Struggling with loneliness and despair in his desolate surroundings, Neville grapples with his own sanity while attempting to find a cure for the infection that has ravaged civilization. Matheson's evocative prose delves deeply into themes of fear and the nature of monsters—challenging the reader to reconsider who the real monsters are. As Neville battles not only the bloodthirsty beings outside his fortified home but also his inner demons, the narrative serves as a poignant reflection on isolation and the essence of being human in a world that has turned against him. The novel's conclusion forces the reader to confront uncomfortable truths about survival, adaptation, and what it ultimately means to be 'legendary' in a world where humanity has become a fleeting memory.
Who is the main protagonist in 'I Am Legend'?
A) Robert Neville
B) Ben Cortman
C) The Dog
D) Virginia Neville
- 2. What is the primary threat in 'I Am Legend'?
A) Vampires
B) Zombies
C) Robots
D) Aliens
- 3. What year does the story take place in?
A) 1990
B) 1980
C) 1965
D) 1976
- 4. Which actor starred in the film adaptation of 'I Am Legend'?
A) Tom Hanks
B) Keanu Reeves
C) Will Smith
D) Brad Pitt
- 5. What is the cause of the vampire epidemic?
A) Biological weapon
B) Nuclear fallout
C) A plague
D) Alien invasion
- 6. Who does Neville often reminisce about?
A) His wife
B) His best friend
C) His brother
D) His son
- 7. What does Neville struggle with throughout the novel?
A) Loneliness
B) Hunger
C) Poverty
D) Disease
- 8. What happens to Neville in the end?
A) He is captured by the vampires
B) He finds another survivor
C) He escapes the city
D) He dies fighting
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