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Hope Against Hope by Nadezhda Mandelstam
Contributed by: Lea
  • 1. Who is the main subject of Nadezhda Mandelstam's memoir?
A) Anton Chekhov
B) Marina Tsvetaeva
C) Leo Tolstoy
D) Her husband, Osip Mandelstam
  • 2. Which literary style is 'Hope Against Hope' often associated with?
A) Drama
B) Fiction
C) Memoir
D) Poetry
  • 3. What does Nadezhda Mandelstam often reflect on in her book?
A) The nature of hope and despair
B) The importance of wealth
C) Political theories
D) The beauty of nature
  • 4. What kind of challenges does Nadezhda face in her life?
A) Cultural misunderstandings
B) Family disputes and business failures
C) Financial issues and health problems
D) Political persecution and personal loss
  • 5. What does Nadezhda suggest about the power of memory?
A) It is a form of resistance
B) It is useless in the present
C) It can be easily manipulated
D) It is burdensome
  • 6. How does Nadezhda view the role of artists in society?
A) As tools of the government
B) As entertainers only
C) As crucial witnesses to truth
D) As irrelevant figures
  • 7. Which emotion is prominently portrayed in Nadezhda's memoir?
A) Anger
B) Pleasure
C) Hope
D) Indifference
  • 8. What motivates Nadezhda's writing in 'Hope Against Hope'?
A) A desire to preserve memory
B) Seeking fame
C) Making political statements
D) Creating fictional narratives
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