A Confession by Leo Tolstoy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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