- 1. The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, written by Gertrude Stein and first published in 1933, is a groundbreaking literary work that presents a unique blend of autobiography and biography through the lens of Stein's life partner, Alice B. Toklas. In this compelling narrative, Stein recounts her life in Paris during the early 20th century, immersing readers in the vibrant artistic and literary movements of the time, particularly the avant-garde scene that included notable figures such as Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book offers an intimate glimpse into Stein's relationship with Toklas, describing their daily lives, friendships, and the creative energies that filled their home. Stein's distinctive prose, characterized by its rhythm, repetition, and innovative use of language, challenges conventional storytelling and invites readers to experience the world as she perceives it. The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas not only serves as a personal memoir but also as a significant commentary on gender, identity, and the cultural landscape of the early 20th century, making it a pivotal text in both feminist literature and modernist art history.
In what city did Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas host their famous salon?
A) Berlin
B) Paris
C) New York
D) London
- 2. What was the primary function of Alice B. Toklas in the Stein household?
A) Cook
B) Biographer
C) Secretary and companion
D) Artist's model
- 3. What was the name of Gertrude Stein's brother, who was also an art collector?
A) Theo Stein
B) Leo Stein
C) Michael Stein
D) Allan Stein
- 4. Gertrude Stein is credited with coining the term 'Lost Generation' to describe which group?
A) Post-WWI European painters
B) Weimar Republic politicians
C) Surrealist poets
D) American expatriate writers
- 5. What was Gertrude Stein's famous poodle named?
A) Max
B) Pierre
C) Basket
D) Fifi
- 6. What was the primary subject of Gertrude Stein's own writing?
A) Language and perception
B) Nature poetry
C) Historical fiction
D) Political satire
- 7. Which writer did Stein mentor and support in Paris?
A) T.S. Eliot
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) F. Scott Fitzgerald
D) James Joyce
- 8. What kind of car did Alice B. Toklas learn to drive during WWI?
A) A Rolls-Royce
B) A Ford
C) A Renault
D) A Citroën
- 9. The phrase 'A rose is a rose is a rose' is associated with which author?
A) Gertrude Stein
B) Emily Dickinson
C) William Shakespeare
D) T.S. Eliot
- 10. What was the famous address of Stein and Toklas in Paris?
A) 5 Boulevard Saint-Germain
B) 22 rue de Rivoli
C) 27 rue de Fleurus
D) 14 Place des Vosges
- 11. What was the title of Gertrude Stein's first published book?
A) Tender Buttons
B) Three Lives
C) Geography and Plays
D) The Making of Americans
- 12. The book describes the couple's life as central to the Parisian...
A) Aristocracy
B) Political scene
C) Avant-garde
D) Theater community
- 13. Which composer is mentioned as part of their circle?
A) Maurice Ravel
B) Erik Satie
C) Igor Stravinsky
D) Claude Debussy
- 14. How does the book portray the relationship between Stein and Toklas?
A) As a devoted partnership
B) As a competitive rivalry
C) As a professional arrangement
D) As a turbulent romance
- 15. The book is considered a key text of what literary genre?
A) Modernist autobiography
B) Naturalist fiction
C) Victorian memoir
D) Gothic novel
- 16. What is the ironic twist of the book's title and premise?
A) It was published after both women died
B) Stein wrote Toklas's autobiography for her
C) Toklas was a fictional character
D) The book was actually written by Hemingway
- 17. The book is written from the perspective of which character?
A) Alice B. Toklas
B) Gertrude Stein
C) Leo Stein
D) Henri Matisse
- 18. What famous phrase is Gertrude Stein known for, regarding her childhood home?
A) A rose is a rose is a rose.
B) To each his own.
C) Home is where the heart is.
D) There is no there there.
- 19. Which artist is NOT mentioned as a frequent visitor to the Stein salon?
A) Juan Gris
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Salvador Dalí
D) Henri Matisse
- 20. The book is largely a memoir of life in which artistic movement?
A) Modernism
B) Impressionism
C) Renaissance
D) Romanticism
- 21. During which major historical event did Stein and Toklas drive supplies to hospitals?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) The Franco-Prussian War
D) The Spanish Civil War
- 22. What was the original profession Gertrude Stein trained for?
A) Medicine
B) Painting
C) Teaching
D) Law
- 23. Which famous painter is a central figure in the book?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Michelangelo
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Claude Monet
- 24. What was Gertrude Stein's famous car named?
A) Auntie
B) Goddard
C) Model T
D) Betsy
- 25. What was the primary language of the Parisian avant-garde circle described?
A) Spanish
B) English
C) French
D) German
- 26. What famous composer is mentioned as a visitor to the salon?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Igor Stravinsky
C) Johann Sebastian Bach
D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 27. Which art movement did Stein's writing style help influence?
A) Cubism
B) Futurism
C) Surrealism
D) Dadaism
- 28. During WWI, Stein and Toklas were involved in relief efforts for which country?
A) France
B) England
C) Belgium
D) Italy
- 29. What was the original profession Alice B. Toklas was trained in before meeting Stein?
A) Teacher
B) Pianist
C) Painter
D) Dancer
- 30. The book is structured as a memoir of life in what century?
A) 21st
B) 20th
C) 19th
D) 18th
- 31. The book describes the couple's work during WWI distributing supplies to French...
A) Hospitals
B) Factories
C) Farms
D) Schools
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