CLEAN: Nabokov's unfinished -- and unburned -- novel reappears

CLEAN: Nabokov's unfinished -- and unburned -- novel reappears

Assessment

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English

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the misunderstood tenderness in Nabokov's work, the debate over publishing his unfinished novel, and insights into his meticulous writing process. It also covers market expectations for the book and concludes with thoughts on Nabokov's impact on literature.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme discussed in the first section regarding Nabokov's work?

The misinterpretation of a character's actions

The financial success of the book

The author's personal life

The historical context of the novel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the narrator initially suggest destroying Nabokov's manuscript?

It was too controversial

It was not finished

It was too expensive to publish

It was not popular

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator's view on the publication of Nabokov's unfinished work change?

They regret their initial suggestion

They remain opposed to it

They become indifferent

They come to appreciate its value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the third section suggest about Nabokov's fans?

They are critical of his methods

They prefer his completed novels

They are eager to see his writing process

They are not interested in his unfinished work

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted outcome for the sales of Nabokov's unfinished work?

It will only sell to academics

It will be a bestseller

It will have moderate sales

It will not sell at all