WorksheetsTHE INTERVIEW
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who is the author of the lesson ‘The Interview’?
Christopher Priest
Christopher Silvester (1959)
J.B. Priestley
Alfred John Churchley
What does V.S. Naipaul feel about interviews?
happy
horror
wounded
none
The excerpt -The Interview has been taken from which book?
Christopher's introduction to The Penguin Book of Interviews
Features for Vanity Fair
The name of the Rose
none
What did he present in this book?
varied opinions of politicians
varied opinions of civilians
varied opinions of armymen
varied opinions of celebrities regarding an interview
How does Umberto Eco find so much time to write so much?
using early morning time
using his office time
using his family time
using using empty spaces (free times) like waiting for someone, break time
What was distinctive (special) about Eco's academic writing style?
His realistic narrative style with trial and errors
his interrogative style
his monotonous unrealistic style
fictitious imaginative style
What is the reason for huge success of the novel The Name of The Rose?
mystic
metaphysics and medieval history period used
detective style and theology
All these
What are some of the positive traits of of interviews?
brings out the truth and gives vivid impression of contemporaries
helps finding hidden talents
useful medium of communication
All these
What do you understand by the expression 'Thumbprints on his windpipes"?
creating excessive pressure on throat
creating excessive pressure on vocal chords
creating excessive pressure and tension for someone
none
What does writing novels on Sundays signify?
writing novels- his passion
writing novels- his need
writing novels- his casual job
writing novels- his interest
Enumerate 'An Interview is a supremely serviceable medium of communication?
a medium to gossip
a medium to be the talk of the town
a medium to prosper
a noble medium of interaction and introspection
Explain 'Denis Brain's statement "Almost everything of moment reaches us through one man
asking questions of others.'
The interviewer has the power
The interviewer has status
The interviewer can elicit the truth and has the power to influence
All these
What impression is formed of Umberto after reading the lesson- The Interview?
A person of substance
a person of character
a person of words
A person of vision and firm convictions
While interview being interviewed by Mukand,Umberto speaks about his philosophy and
novel,What does he point out at ?
he loves writing
at empty spaces in the universe- Interstices
at the universe and its workings
he loves to be in spotlight
Which period of history do Umberto's novels deal with?
Renaissance
dark age
modern era
Medieval period
