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My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber
Contributed by: Day
  • 1. What is a recurring theme in Thurber's writing?
A) Romance
B) Humor
C) Science Fiction
D) Tragedy
  • 2. In which city did Thurber grow up?
A) Columbus
B) Dayton
C) Cleveland
D) Cincinnati
  • 3. What narrative style is used in 'My Life and Hard Times'?
A) Third-person
B) First-person
C) Second-person
D) Omniscient
  • 4. What does Thurber often use to enhance his storytelling?
A) Satire
B) Realism
C) Naturalism
D) Romanticism
  • 5. Which of the following describes Thurber’s view of life?
A) Solemn
B) Idealistic
C) Absurd
D) Pessimistic
  • 6. What profession did James Thurber have?
A) Painter
B) Playwright
C) Musician
D) Cartoonist and Writer
  • 7. Which literary device does Thurber frequently employ?
A) Foreshadowing
B) Exaggeration
C) Understatement
D) Symbolism
  • 8. In which magazine did Thurber first gain success?
A) Harper's
B) Vanity Fair
C) Time
D) The New Yorker
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