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The Faraway Nearby by Rebecca Solnit
Contributed by: Miah
  • 1. Which narrative technique does Solnit often use in the book?
A) Text book format
B) Personal anecdotes
C) Linear chronology
D) Third-person perspective
  • 2. In 'The Faraway Nearby', Solnit discusses which of the following concepts?
A) Sports and competition
B) Economic systems
C) Modern technology
D) Memory and storytelling
  • 3. Which influential figure does Solnit reference often?
A) James Joyce
B) F. Scott Fitzgerald
C) Virginia Woolf
D) Ernest Hemingway
  • 4. How does Solnit approach the theme of self-identity?
A) Through personal narratives
B) By analyzing consumer habits
C) By discussing laws
D) By teaching methods
  • 5. What does Solnit suggest is often overlooked in modern society?
A) The importance of wealth
B) The power of narratives
C) The significance of competition
D) Technological advancements
  • 6. What emotional experience does Solnit often explore?
A) Indifference
B) Happiness
C) Anger
D) Grief
  • 7. What is a major influence on Solnit's writing style?
A) Fictional narratives
B) Abstract theory
C) Personal experience
D) Technical jargon
  • 8. Which genre does 'The Faraway Nearby' primarily belong to?
A) Fiction
B) Biography
C) Memoir
D) Poetry
  • 9. What does Solnit imply about art in the book?
A) Art is a hobby
B) Art is unnecessary
C) Art is purely commercial
D) Art is transformative
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