Hope Against Hope by Nadezhda Mandelstam
  • 1. Who is the main subject of Nadezhda Mandelstam's memoir?
A) Anton Chekhov
B) Leo Tolstoy
C) Her husband, Osip Mandelstam
D) Marina Tsvetaeva
  • 2. Which literary style is 'Hope Against Hope' often associated with?
A) Poetry
B) Fiction
C) Drama
D) Memoir
  • 3. What does Nadezhda Mandelstam often reflect on in her book?
A) The importance of wealth
B) Political theories
C) The beauty of nature
D) The nature of hope and despair
  • 4. What motivates Nadezhda's writing in 'Hope Against Hope'?
A) Creating fictional narratives
B) Seeking fame
C) A desire to preserve memory
D) Making political statements
  • 5. What kind of challenges does Nadezhda face in her life?
A) Political persecution and personal loss
B) Cultural misunderstandings
C) Family disputes and business failures
D) Financial issues and health problems
  • 6. Which emotion is prominently portrayed in Nadezhda's memoir?
A) Indifference
B) Pleasure
C) Anger
D) Hope
  • 7. How does Nadezhda view the role of artists in society?
A) As irrelevant figures
B) As crucial witnesses to truth
C) As tools of the government
D) As entertainers only
  • 8. What does Nadezhda suggest about the power of memory?
A) It can be easily manipulated
B) It is useless in the present
C) It is burdensome
D) It is a form of resistance
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