Big Blonde by Dorothy Parker Quiz

What is the primary setting of "Big Blonde"?

• A) A bustling city in the 1920s

• B) A small rural town in the early 1900s

• C) A suburban neighborhood in the 1950s

• D) An isolated island in the 1930s

Who is the protagonist of "Big Blonde"?

• A) A young, ambitious man

• B) A middle-aged, disillusioned woman

• C) Hazel Morse

• D) A wealthy, elderly gentleman

What theme is most prevalent in "Big Blonde"?

• A) The pursuit of the American Dream

• B) The struggle with identity and societal roles

• C) The impact of technology on society

• D) The adventure of exploration and discovery

Which literary device is prominently used to describe Hazel's life?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Personification

What is a significant aspect of the plot in "Big Blonde"?

• A) Hazel's journey to find true love

• B) Hazel's struggle with her own happiness and societal expectations

• C) Hazel's adventure across the world

• D) Hazel's success in a male-dominated profession

How does Dorothy Parker use setting to enhance the story?

• A) By contrasting the bustling city life with Hazel's internal solitude

• B) By using the rural setting to symbolize simplicity and purity

• C) By setting the story in a futuristic city to explore technological themes

• D) By using an isolated island to create a sense of mystery

What literary device is used in describing Hazel's relationships?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Onomatopoeia

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Metaphor

How does the theme of loneliness manifest in the story?

• A) Through Hazel's numerous but shallow social interactions

• B) Through the depiction of vast, empty landscapes

• C) Through the absence of dialogue in the story

• D) Through the portrayal of animals as Hazel's only companions

What does the title "Big Blonde" signify in the context of the story?

• A) It represents Hazel's physical appearance as her defining characteristic in society's eyes.

• B) It signifies a famous blonde actress of the time, serving as Hazel's role model.

• C) It is ironic, referring to Hazel's small stature and brunette hair.

• D) It represents the name of a cocktail popular in the story's setting.

Which of the following best describes Hazel Morse's character development?

• A) From optimism to pessimism

• B) From naivety to wisdom

• C) From happiness to despair

• D) From solitude to social butterfly