Machado de Assis: Life and Contributions

What was the birth date of Machado de Assis?

• June 21, 1839

• July 15, 1840

• August 10, 1838

• September 5, 1841

Which city was Machado de Assis born in?

• São Paulo

• Rio de Janeiro

• Salvador

• Brasília

What was the title of Machado de Assis's first novel?

• Dom Casmurro

• Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas

• Ressurreição

• Quincas Borba

In which year was 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas' published?

• 1872

• 1881

• 1899

• 1908

What themes did Machado de Assis often explore in his writing?

• Adventure and Exploration

• Human Nature and Identity

• Science and Technology

• Politics and War

What title was Machado de Assis given for his contributions to Brazilian literature?

• The Greatest Brazilian Poet

• The Greatest Brazilian Writer

• The Father of Brazilian Literature

• The Brazilian Literary Genius

When did Machado de Assis pass away?

• September 29, 1908

• October 15, 1910

• November 20, 1905

• December 1, 1912

What role did Machado de Assis serve in the Brazilian Academy of Letters?

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• President

• Vice President