Quiz on 'The Assignment of My Life'

What type of writing is "The Assignment of My Life" an example of?

• Fictional story

• Personal essay

• Scientific report

• Historical analysis

Which university did the author attend for her undergraduate studies?

• Harvard University

• Columbia University

• New York University (NYU)

• Yale University

What did the author become after returning home from Germany?

• A novelist

• A special foreign correspondent

• A teacher

• A scientist

What was the name of the ship that transported Jewish refugees from Italy to the United States?

• USS Arizona

• SS Normandy

• Henry Gibbins

• RMS Titanic

What did the author realize about their involvement with the Oswego refugees?

• It was a minor part of their career

• It was the defining moment of their life

• It was a mistake

• It was irrelevant to their journalism

What did the author vow to do after their experience on the ship?

• Retire from journalism

• Write a novel

• Fight to help rescue Jews in danger

• Travel the world

What is the primary purpose of "The Assignment of My Life"?

• To entertain readers with an exciting event from their life

• To inform readers about the challenges faced during a difficult time

• To persuade readers to adopt a particular lifestyle

• To reflect on the personal growth achieved through overcoming adversity

What idea does "The Assignment of My Life? present?

• The struggle for freedom.

• The importance of education.

• The journey towards self-discovery.

• The consequences of isolation.

Read the following sentence from the paragraph 8: "My time on the ship made me aware that as a journalist I would always be both witness and participant..." What does the phrase most likely suggest about the author's perspective?

• She is nostalgic about her past.

• She is empowered by her experiences.

• She is regretful of missed opportunities.

• She is uncertain about their future.

How does the structure of the narrative contribute to the overall meaning of the text?

• The chronological order emphasizes the author's development over time

• The use of flashbacks creates suspense and builds tension

• The alternating viewpoints help the reader understand multiple perspectives

• The fragmented structure mirrors the disjointed emotions of the author