Memoir Quiz

What is a memoir?

• A narrative about fictional events

• A scientific report

• A fantasy story

• A narrative about important events in the author's life

In what tense does a memoir usually discuss events?

• Future tense

• Present tense

• Conditional tense

• Past tense

What does a memoir seek to do with events?

• Change them

• Forget them

• Analyze and interpret them

• Ignore them

What does a memoir do to shed light on the present?

• Analyzes the past

• Ignores the past

• Predicts the future

• Creates a new past

What kind of events does a memoir tend to discuss?

• Life-changing events

• Events from the future

• Boring and unimportant events

• Everyday events

Memoirs are considered non-fiction

• True

• False

Memoirs can include historical information as well as details about how the author feels

• True

• False

Which of the following would most likely be the topic of a memoir?

• The history of ancient Egypt

• A guide to learning a new language

• The author's experience of moving to a new country

• A textbook about world geography

What is the main purpose of a memoir?

• To explore and share personal experiences and insights

• to provide a factual, historical account

• To teach scientific concepts

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

Which of the following is an example of a memoir title?

• The History of Space Exploration

• My Journey Through Cancer Treatment

• A Guide to Cooking Italian Cuisine

• The Science of Weather Patterns