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Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman
  • 1. What major event is 'Life and Fate' set against?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) The Cold War
D) The Russian Revolution
  • 2. Which city is the backdrop for much of the novel?
A) Stalingrad
B) Kiev
C) Moscow
D) Leningrad
  • 3. What is the significance of the title 'Life and Fate'?
A) It contrasts human life with historical forces.
B) It focuses on personal relationships.
C) It examines family dynamics.
D) It highlights the struggle for survival.
  • 4. Who is the author of 'Life and Fate'?
A) Leo Tolstoy
B) Vasily Grossman
C) Fyodor Dostoevsky
D) Anton Chekhov
  • 5. How does Grossman address the concept of truth?
A) As complex and multifaceted.
B) As dangerous.
C) As irrelevant.
D) As absolute and unchanging.
  • 6. What impact did 'Life and Fate' have after its publication?
A) It was awarded a prestigious prize.
B) It became an instant bestseller.
C) It was banned in the Soviet Union.
D) It was widely accepted and praised.
  • 7. What philosophical questions does the book explore?
A) The meaning of happiness.
B) The value of wealth.
C) The essence of power.
D) The nature of existence and morality.
  • 8. What narrative style does Grossman use in 'Life and Fate'?
A) Linear chronological order.
B) Multiple viewpoints and perspectives.
C) Single first-person narrative.
D) Third-person omniscient only.
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