Famous Estonian People

What is the pseudonym of Eduard Ahnik, an Estonian writer, poet, and playwright?

• A. A.H. Taamsaare

• C. Paul Petrovich Keres

• D. Gustav Ernesaks

• B. Julius Kuperjanov

Which novel is considered the most notable work of A.H. Taamsaare?

• D. Mäekülapiimamees

• A. Shadows of the Streets

• B. Light Bread

• C. Hard Bread (Vargamäe)

What genre does the novel Mäekülapiimamees belong to?

• C. Science Fiction

• A. Non-Fiction

• D. Fiction

• B. Historical Fiction

In which year did Gustav Ernesaks graduate from the Tallinn Conservatory?

• C. 1929

• B. 1931

• D. 1948

• A. 1920

What was Julius Kuperjanov known for?

• A. Chess player

• B. Military leader

• C. Poet

• D. Playwright

Where was Paul Petrovich Keres born?

• C. Helsinki

• B. Tallinn

• A. Narva

• D. Tartu

Which literary movement was A.H. Taamsaare a member of?

• C. Realism

• D. Symbolism

• B. Young Estonia

• A. Romanticism

What interrupted Paul Petrovich Keres' chess career?

• A. Illness

• D. Retirement

• B. World War I

• C. World War II

What did Gustav Ernesaks consider important in clarifying musical concepts?

• D. Studying music theory

• C. Conducting orchestras

• B. Listening to jazz music

• A. Playing the harmonium

Which of the following is NOT a theme explored by A.H. Taamsaare in his works?

• A. Human destiny

• D. Morality

• B. Social injustice

• C. Environmental conservation