8.08 Pre-Quiz

For what are the Nobel Prizes given?

• For outstanding accomplishment in many fields of knowledge and creativity

• For the highest achievements in sports

• For contributions to world peace

• For lifetime achievements in the field of entertainment

What did William Faulkner use his Nobel Prize acceptance speech for?

• To discuss his future writing plans

• To communicate ideas that were deeply important to him

• To thank his family and friends

• To criticize other writers

What is the title of the reading material that includes William Faulkner's life and career?

• "Upon Receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature, 1950"

• "The Life of William Faulkner"

• "The Great American Writers"

• "Nobel Prize Winners"

With which region is William Faulkner most closely associated?

• The Midwest

• The Deep South

• New England

• The Pacific Northwest

What did William Faulkner give to people from every strata of society through his writing?

• A sense of adventure

• A voice

• Historical accounts

• Scientific knowledge

What type of characters are found in Faulkner's works?

• Superficial characters with simple personalities

• Characters with richly developed personalities

• Characters based on mythical creatures

• Characters that represent political figures

How have Faulkner's characters affected readers?

• They have been largely ignored

• They have been criticized for being unrealistic

• They have enthralled readers for decades

• They have been controversial among readers

What years encompass William Faulkner's lifespan?

• 1899-1967

• 1897-1962

• 1901-1965

• 1885-1950