A Confession by Leo Tolstoy

1. What is the primary theme of 'A Confession'?

A) The nature of art
B) The importance of wealth
C) The search for meaning in life
D) The role of government

2. In which year was 'A Confession' first published?

A) 1882
B) 1901
C) 1895
D) 1877

3. Who is the author of 'A Confession'?

A) Anton Chekhov
B) Ivan Turgenev
C) Fyodor Dostoevsky
D) Leo Tolstoy

4. What prompted Tolstoy to write 'A Confession'?

A) A political movement
B) His existential crisis
C) His success in literature
D) A personal relationship

5. Which literary genre does 'A Confession' belong to?

A) Short story
B) Novel
C) Poetry
D) Philosophical essay

6. What kind of existential questions does Tolstoy grapple with?

A) The joys of fame
B) The purpose of existence
C) The pursuit of power
D) The value of wealth

7. How did Tolstoy’s view of death change after writing 'A Confession'?

A) He believed in reincarnation
B) He accepted it as a natural part of life
C) He feared it more than ever
D) He thought it should be avoided at all costs

8. What role does suffering play in 'A Confession'?

A) A source of despair
B) An obstacle to success
C) A catalyst for spiritual awakening
D) A sign of weakness

9. What literary device is prevalent in 'A Confession'?

A) Allegory
B) Dialogue
C) Descriptive imagery
D) Introspection and personal narrative

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