My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber
  • 1. What is a recurring theme in Thurber's writing?
A) Humor
B) Tragedy
C) Romance
D) Science Fiction
  • 2. In which city did Thurber grow up?
A) Cincinnati
B) Dayton
C) Columbus
D) Cleveland
  • 3. What narrative style is used in 'My Life and Hard Times'?
A) Second-person
B) Third-person
C) First-person
D) Omniscient
  • 4. What does Thurber often use to enhance his storytelling?
A) Realism
B) Romanticism
C) Naturalism
D) Satire
  • 5. Which of the following describes Thurber’s view of life?
A) Solemn
B) Pessimistic
C) Absurd
D) Idealistic
  • 6. What profession did James Thurber have?
A) Painter
B) Cartoonist and Writer
C) Musician
D) Playwright
  • 7. Which literary device does Thurber frequently employ?
A) Exaggeration
B) Understatement
C) Symbolism
D) Foreshadowing
  • 8. In which magazine did Thurber first gain success?
A) Harper's
B) The New Yorker
C) Vanity Fair
D) Time
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