Tolstoy Flashcards
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Who is Leo Tolstoy?
A Russian writer and philosopher, known for his novels and moral philosophies.
What are the titles of Tolstoy’s two most famous novels?
War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
True or False: Tolstoy was also a political activist.
True.
Fill in the blank: Tolstoy was born in the year _____.
1828.
What literary movement is Tolstoy often associated with?
Realism.
What is the central theme of ‘War and Peace’?
The impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Russian society.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a philosophical work by Tolstoy? A) The Kreutzer Sonata B) The Brothers Karamazov C) Crime and Punishment
A) The Kreutzer Sonata.
What significant religious belief did Tolstoy adopt later in life?
Christian anarchism.
True or False: Tolstoy founded a new religion.
False; he developed a unique interpretation of Christianity.
What did Tolstoy advocate for through his writings?
Nonviolence and social reform.
Fill in the blank: Tolstoy’s work often explores the conflict between ____ and _____.
personal morality and societal norms.
What event in Tolstoy’s life prompted a spiritual crisis?
His experiences in the army and the death of family members.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a theme in Tolstoy’s works? A) Love B) War C) Technology
C) Technology.
What was the name of Tolstoy’s estate where he wrote many of his works?
Yasnaya Polyana.
True or False: Tolstoy was a supporter of the Russian monarchy.
False.
What literary technique is Tolstoy known for using in his novels?
Stream of consciousness.
Fill in the blank: Tolstoy’s ‘Anna Karenina’ begins with the famous line, ‘All happy families are _____.
alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
What is the significance of the character Pierre Bezukhov in ‘War and Peace’?
He represents the search for meaning and identity.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes Tolstoy’s writing style? A) Symbolism B) Minimalism C) Detailed realism
C) Detailed realism.
What did Tolstoy believe about education?
He believed in the importance of moral and ethical education.
True or False: Tolstoy’s works were immediately popular upon publication.
False; they gained fame over time.
What was Tolstoy’s stance on war?
He was a pacifist and opposed war.
Fill in the blank: Tolstoy’s later works often reflected his interest in _____.
spirituality and ethics.
