The Road Cormac McCarthy

What is the main theme of 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• Survival and the bond between father and son

• Romantic love and betrayal

• The quest for power and control

• The beauty of nature

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Allegory

• Personification

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What is the setting of 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• A post-apocalyptic world

• A bustling city

• A rural village

• A futuristic utopia

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Who are the main characters in 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• A father and his son

• Two brothers

• A mother and daughter

• A group of friends

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What is the narrative style of 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• Hopeful and optimistic

• Dark and bleak

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Romantic and dreamy

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What is the significance of the road in 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• It symbolizes the journey of life

• It represents a barrier to freedom

• It is a path to wealth

• It is a place of safety

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How does Cormac McCarthy use dialogue in 'The Road'?

• To reveal character emotions and relationships

• To provide comic relief

• To explain complex scientific concepts

• To describe the setting

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What is the role of nature in 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• It is a source of beauty and inspiration

• It is a hostile and barren environment

• It is a nurturing and protective force

• It is irrelevant to the story

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the father and son in 'The Road'?

• Distant and strained

• Loving and protective

• Competitive and hostile

• Indifferent and detached

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