CLEAN : No time like the past as genre-busting history buff Ellroy

CLEAN : No time like the past as genre-busting history buff Ellroy

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10th Grade - University

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The speaker discusses their lifelong interest in history, particularly the historical events of the mid-20th century. They express a disconnection from modern technology and culture, preferring to write by hand and focus on historical novels. The speaker outlines their writing career, emphasizing a unified history of LA and America through their novels. They express a desire to continue writing large, epic books and claim originality in their genre creation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical events does the speaker mention as part of their lifelong interest?

The Japanese internment and the Spanish Civil War

The Cold War and the Space Race

The French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution

The American Civil War and the Vietnam War

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker prefer to write their books?

Using a typewriter

Dictating to an assistant

On a computer

By hand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's response to questions about writing about contemporary America?

They believe their work already reflects modern America

They are open to exploring modern themes

They are tired of such questions and focus on historical narratives

They plan to write about modern America in the future

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's goal in terms of their literary work?

To focus solely on contemporary issues

To create a unified history of Los Angeles and America

To write short, concise novels

To write exclusively about World War Two

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique approach does the speaker take in their writing?

Adapting classic novels into modern settings

Writing exclusively in the science fiction genre

Focusing only on crime novels

Combining crime, historical, and political genres