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Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954? |
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Ernest Hemingway |
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Which war significantly influenced Hemingway's literary themes? |
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World War I |
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The old man in 'Old Man at the Bridge' is primarily concerned about the fate of his ______. |
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Animals |
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In which year was 'The Sun Also Rises' published? |
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1926 |
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Which symbolism is represented by the old man's animals in the story? |
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Pigeons represent peace, cats represent independence, goats represent sacrifice. |
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What does the soldier's urging of the old man to leave signify? |
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Compassion and a desire to save him amidst the brutality of war. |
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Fill in the blank: The story 'Old Man at the Bridge' is set during the ______. |
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Spanish Civil War |
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What does the emotional detachment of the old man reflect in the story? |
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Trauma and resignation due to the impacts of war. |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a major theme in 'Old Man at the Bridge'? A) Impact of War on Civilians B) Resignation and Despair C) Triumph of Heroes D) Compassion Amidst Futility |
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C) Triumph of Heroes |
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What does the overcast sky in the story symbolize? |
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Gloom, impending doom, and the oppressive atmosphere of war. |
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Riddle: I am a large-caliber weapon that causes destruction in warfare. What am I? |
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Artillery |
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Fill in the blank: The old man's hometown is ______. |
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San Carlos |
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