Exploring Stephen Crane's Literature

What year was Stephen Crane born?

• 1865

• 1871

• 1895

• 1900

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Which novel brought Stephen Crane international fame and modest wealth?

• Maggie, A Girl of the Streets

• The Open Boat

• The Red Badge of Courage

• The Third Violet

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What literary style is characterized by portraying scenes, action, and people as precisely and honestly as possible, without emotion or judgment?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Impressionism

• Naturalism

Explain how Stephen Crane's experience on the S.S. Commodore influenced his writing of "The Open Boat."

• It inspired him to write about the Cuban rebellion.

• It provided a real-life experience of survival at sea, which he used as the basis for the story.

• It led him to write about the American Civil War.

• It had no influence on his writing.

Identify the philosophical point of view in naturalist literature that suggests events in a person's life are outside of their control.

• Romanticism

• Determinism

• Realism

• Impressionism

Discuss the role of nature in Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat" and how it reflects the principles of naturalism.

• Nature is portrayed as a nurturing force that helps the men survive.

• Nature is indifferent to the men's struggle, highlighting their helplessness.

• Nature is a minor element and does not affect the story.

• Nature is depicted as a character that actively works against the men.

What is the significance of the title "The Red Badge of Courage" in Stephen Crane's novel?

• It refers to a medal of honor given to soldiers.

• It symbolizes a soldier's desire for a wound to prove his bravery.

• It is the name of a battle in the Civil War.

• It represents the bloodshed in war.

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Which of the following best describes the writing style of impressionism?

• Focuses on exact details and factual accuracy.

• Emphasizes the emotional impact and personal perception of events.

• Prioritizes the depiction of nature as a character.

• Centers on the glorification of individual heroism.