Hiroshima by John Hersey
  • 1. When was 'Hiroshima' first published?
A) 1946
B) 1945
C) 1950
D) 1948
  • 2. Which event does 'Hiroshima' recount?
A) The Japanese surrender
B) The Treaty of Versailles
C) The invasion of Normandy
D) The bombing on August 6, 1945
  • 3. How many characters does Hersey follow in the book?
A) Six
B) Eight
C) Four
D) Five
  • 4. What does Hersey aim to convey through 'Hiroshima'?
A) The human impact of nuclear warfare
B) A romanticized view of war
C) The technical aspects of the bomb
D) Political arguments for nuclear weapons
  • 5. Which of the following themes is present in 'Hiroshima'?
A) Economic consequences of war
B) Heroism and glory in war
C) Political ideology
D) Survival and resilience
  • 6. Which publisher first released 'Hiroshima'?
A) Little, Brown and Company
B) Harper & Brothers
C) The New Yorker
D) Random House
  • 7. How does the narrative of 'Hiroshima' primarily unfold?
A) Through fictional characters
B) Through personal accounts and experiences
C) Through a historical timeline
D) Through political analysis
  • 8. Which character is a priest?
A) Miss Sasaki
B) Father Kleinsorge
C) Dr. Fujii
D) Mrs. Nakamura
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