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A Childhood by Harry Crews
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'A Childhood'?
A) The importance of education
B) The value of friendship
C) The struggles of poverty
D) The pursuit of wealth
  • 2. Who is the author of 'A Childhood'?
A) William Faulkner
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) Harry Crews
D) Flannery O'Connor
  • 3. Where did Harry Crews grow up?
A) Florida
B) Georgia
C) South Carolina
D) Alabama
  • 4. What literary style is prominent in 'A Childhood'?
A) Modernism
B) Southern Gothic
C) Postmodernism
D) Romanticism
  • 5. What does Crews often reflect on regarding his childhood?
A) Romantic relationships
B) Luxury and comfort
C) Resilience in the face of adversity
D) Adventure and exploration
  • 6. How does Crews portray his childhood memories?
A) Using abstract concepts
B) As simplistic and boring
C) With vivid and sometimes grotesque detail
D) With a sense of nostalgia
  • 7. How does the setting impact the narrative in 'A Childhood'?
A) It distracts from the main story
B) It provides a backdrop of urban culture
C) It symbolizes freedom
D) It reflects the harsh realities of rural life
  • 8. What does Crews ultimately seek to understand?
A) The nature of his identity
B) The mystery of life
C) The meaning of happiness
D) How to become rich
  • 9. What important lesson does Crews convey through his experiences?
A) The importance of wealth
B) The power of resilience
C) The necessity of conformity
D) The value of education
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