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