Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- 1. Tender Is the Night, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald published in 1934, delves into the complexities of love, mental illness, and the disillusionment of the American expatriate community in post-World War I Europe. The narrative centers around Dick Diver, a charming and talented psychiatrist, and his beautiful yet troubled wife, Rosemary Hoyt, who becomes entranced by Dick's charisma and the glamorous lifestyle they lead on the French Riviera. As the story unfolds, it explores the deterioration of their marriage and Dick's gradual decline, exacerbated by the influence of his increasingly unstable wife, Nicole, a former patient whose own struggles with mental health create a toxic dynamic. Fitzgerald masterfully captures the decadence and vulnerability of his characters against the backdrop of a changing world, reflecting on the themes of ambition, identity, and the poignant contrast between dreams and reality. The novel's rich prose and layered character development illuminate the ephemeral nature of happiness and the tragic consequences of lost potential, marking it as one of Fitzgerald's most profound and haunting works.
What year was 'Tender Is the Night' published?
A) 1925
B) 1937
C) 1931
D) 1934
- 2. Who is the protagonist of 'Tender Is the Night'?
A) Abe North
B) Zelda Sayre
C) Nicole Diver
D) Dick Diver
- 3. What is Dick Diver's profession?
A) journalist
B) psychiatrist
C) artist
D) writer
- 4. What is the nature of Dick and Nicole's relationship in the beginning?
A) Marriage
B) Patient-therapist
C) Friendship
D) Siblings
- 5. Which character is an aspiring actress?
A) Rosemary Hoyt
B) Zelda Sayre
C) Frances
D) Baby Diver
- 6. Which war heavily influences the character's backstories?
A) World War II
B) The Vietnam War
C) The Civil War
D) World War I
- 7. What type of narrative style does Fitzgerald use?
A) First-person
B) Stream of consciousness
C) Epistolary
D) Non-linear
- 8. Who is the author of the book?
A) William Faulkner
B) F. Scott Fitzgerald
C) Ernest Hemingway
D) John Steinbeck
- 9. What does the 'tenderness' in the title suggest?
A) Indifference and apathy
B) Empathy and fragility
C) Harshness and cruelty
D) Strength and power
- 10. Who is the author’s wife that inspired characters in the novel?
A) Clara
B) Zelda Fitzgerald
C) Geraldine
D) Ernestine
- 11. What is the name of Dick and Nicole's daughter?
A) Topsy
B) Nina
C) Chloe
D) Adele
- 12. In which country does most of 'Tender Is the Night' take place?
A) Italy
B) Spain
C) Germany
D) France
- 13. What is Nicole Diver's background?
A) She is a struggling artist.
B) She comes from a wealthy family.
C) She is a commoner.
D) She is a writer.
A) Mary
B) Nicole
C) Adele
D) Zelda
- 15. Which style of writing is mostly used in 'Tender Is the Night'?
A) Realist
B) Gothic
C) Romantic
D) Modernist
- 16. Which luxury location serves as a backdrop for much of the story?
A) Paris
B) Cote d'Azur
C) The French Riviera
D) Monte Carlo
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