Biographies and Autobiographies Quiz

What is the main difference between a biography and an autobiography?

• A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.
• A biography is fictional, while an autobiography is nonfictional.
• A biography uses first-person pronouns, while an autobiography uses third-person pronouns.
• A biography focuses on a person's future, while an autobiography focuses on their past.

Why might an author choose to write a biography instead of an autobiography?

• To share their own personal experiences
• To provide an objective view of someone's life
• To use first-person pronouns
• To focus on a specific period of their own life

Which of the following is a key feature of an autobiography?

• Written in third-person
• Based on research and interviews
• Shares the author's personal memories and feelings
• Covers only the subject's professional life

How might the perspective differ between a biography and an autobiography of the same person?

• The biography might include more personal feelings.
• The autobiography might provide a more personal perspective.
• The biography might use first-person pronouns.
• The autobiography might be less detailed.

Which of the following books is an autobiography?

• 'Martin Luther King Jr.: A Life' by Marshall Frady
• 'The Story of My Life: Helen Keller' by Helen Keller
• 'Who Was Rosa Parks?' by Yona Zeldis McDonough
• 'I Am Malala' by Malala Yousafzai

What is one reason people read biographies and autobiographies?

• To learn fictional stories
• To gain inspiration from others' experiences
• To understand fictional characters
• To write their own fictional stories

Which pronouns are typically used in a biography?

• I, me, my
• He, she, they
• You, your
• We, us, our

What is a common challenge when writing an autobiography?

• Finding accurate research sources
• Writing in third-person
• Sharing personal feelings and reflections
• Interviewing the subject

Which of the following is NOT a step in writing a biography?

• Choose a subject
• Organize information chronologically
• Write in first-person perspective
• Include quotes and interesting details

What is a Venn diagram used for in the context of biographies and autobiographies?

• To list the main events of a person's life
• To compare and contrast the two genres
• To organize research sources
• To write a summary of a book