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Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman
Contributed by: Worrall
  • 1. What major event is 'Life and Fate' set against?
A) World War II
B) World War I
C) The Russian Revolution
D) The Cold War
  • 2. Which city is the backdrop for much of the novel?
A) Leningrad
B) Stalingrad
C) Moscow
D) Kiev
  • 3. What is the significance of the title 'Life and Fate'?
A) It examines family dynamics.
B) It contrasts human life with historical forces.
C) It highlights the struggle for survival.
D) It focuses on personal relationships.
  • 4. Who is the author of 'Life and Fate'?
A) Fyodor Dostoevsky
B) Anton Chekhov
C) Leo Tolstoy
D) Vasily Grossman
  • 5. How does Grossman address the concept of truth?
A) As absolute and unchanging.
B) As dangerous.
C) As complex and multifaceted.
D) As irrelevant.
  • 6. What narrative style does Grossman use in 'Life and Fate'?
A) Multiple viewpoints and perspectives.
B) Third-person omniscient only.
C) Linear chronological order.
D) Single first-person narrative.
  • 7. What impact did 'Life and Fate' have after its publication?
A) It became an instant bestseller.
B) It was awarded a prestigious prize.
C) It was banned in the Soviet Union.
D) It was widely accepted and praised.
  • 8. What philosophical questions does the book explore?
A) The meaning of happiness.
B) The essence of power.
C) The value of wealth.
D) The nature of existence and morality.
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