A Childhood by Harry Crews
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'A Childhood'?
A) The value of friendship
B) The pursuit of wealth
C) The importance of education
D) The struggles of poverty
  • 2. Who is the author of 'A Childhood'?
A) Harry Crews
B) William Faulkner
C) Ernest Hemingway
D) Flannery O'Connor
  • 3. Where did Harry Crews grow up?
A) Florida
B) South Carolina
C) Georgia
D) Alabama
  • 4. What literary style is prominent in 'A Childhood'?
A) Southern Gothic
B) Postmodernism
C) Romanticism
D) Modernism
  • 5. What does Crews often reflect on regarding his childhood?
A) Adventure and exploration
B) Resilience in the face of adversity
C) Romantic relationships
D) Luxury and comfort
  • 6. How does Crews portray his childhood memories?
A) With vivid and sometimes grotesque detail
B) As simplistic and boring
C) With a sense of nostalgia
D) Using abstract concepts
  • 7. How does the setting impact the narrative in 'A Childhood'?
A) It provides a backdrop of urban culture
B) It distracts from the main story
C) It symbolizes freedom
D) It reflects the harsh realities of rural life
  • 8. What does Crews ultimately seek to understand?
A) The meaning of happiness
B) The mystery of life
C) How to become rich
D) The nature of his identity
  • 9. What important lesson does Crews convey through his experiences?
A) The importance of wealth
B) The value of education
C) The power of resilience
D) The necessity of conformity
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