Quiz on 'The Black Violin'

What is the significance of the violin in The Black Violin?

• It represents joy, happiness, and celebration

• Symbolizes darkness, mystery, and elegance

• Represents anger, danger, and aggression

• Represents purity, innocence, and peace

Why did the main protagonist have to put his dreams on hold?

• His mother died.

• He met a lovely woman.

• He ran out of money.

• He was drafted into a war.

In what way did the main protagonist get punished in the novel for trying to raise the spirits of downtrodden men?

• He sustained an injury to his hand

• His father was put in prison

• His violin was destroyed

• He was haunted by a ghost

Who is the author of 'The Black Violin'?

• Toni Morrison

• Maxence Fermine

• Stephen King

• Marcus Aurelius

What is the main protagonist's profession in 'The Black Violin'?

• Painter

• Doctor

• Solider

• Violin Maker

What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Black Violin'?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Francesco Pulchesky

• Johannes Karelsky

• Leonardo Romanoff

What is the setting of 'The Black Violin'?

• Paris, late 1700's

• Western Europe, late 1700's

• London, early 1800's

• New York City, early 1900's

What were the circumstances in which the main protagonist met Erasmus?

• They met at a music store.

• The main protagonist was seriously injured, and required a place to stay while in Venice.

• Erasmus attended a concert in which the main protagonist played.

• Carla introduced the two of them.

What does the black violin represent in the novel?

• It represents the main protagonist's idea of perfection, and his inability to replicate what he has dreamt up in his mind.

• It represents the main protagonist's true intentions for Carla.

• It represents the embodiment of absolute perfection.

• None of these are correct.

What is the climax of 'The Black Violin'?

• The main protagonist's decision to quit playing the violin.

• The main protagonist was gravely injured.

• The main protagonist's solo performance at a prestigious concert.

• The main protagonist gave in to his desire, and finally played the black violin.