WorksheetsQuiz on 'The Black Violin'
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the significance of the violin in The Black Violin?
It represents joy, happiness, and celebration
Symbolizes darkness, mystery, and elegance
Represents anger, danger, and aggression
Represents purity, innocence, and peace
Why did the main protagonist have to put his dreams on hold?
His mother died.
He met a lovely woman.
He ran out of money.
He was drafted into a war.
In what way did the main protagonist get punished in the novel for trying to raise the spirits of downtrodden men?
He sustained an injury to his hand
His father was put in prison
His violin was destroyed
He was haunted by a ghost
Who is the author of 'The Black Violin'?
Toni Morrison
Maxence Fermine
Stephen King
Marcus Aurelius
What is the main protagonist's profession in 'The Black Violin'?
Painter
Doctor
Solider
Violin Maker
What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Black Violin'?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Francesco Pulchesky
Johannes Karelsky
Leonardo Romanoff
What is the setting of 'The Black Violin'?
Paris, late 1700's
Western Europe, late 1700's
London, early 1800's
New York City, early 1900's
What were the circumstances in which the main protagonist met Erasmus?
They met at a music store.
The main protagonist was seriously injured, and required a place to stay while in Venice.
Erasmus attended a concert in which the main protagonist played.
Carla introduced the two of them.
What does the black violin represent in the novel?
It represents the main protagonist's idea of perfection, and his inability to replicate what he has dreamt up in his mind.
It represents the main protagonist's true intentions for Carla.
It represents the embodiment of absolute perfection.
None of these are correct.
What is the climax of 'The Black Violin'?
The main protagonist's decision to quit playing the violin.
The main protagonist was gravely injured.
The main protagonist's solo performance at a prestigious concert.
The main protagonist gave in to his desire, and finally played the black violin.
What is the resolution (the ending) of The Black Violin?
The main protagonist completed, then destroyed the opera he wrote.
Carla and the main protagonist finally married.
Erasmus died, and left his house to the main protagonist.
The reader discovers that the main protagonist dreamt the entire story.
What is the main conflict in The Black Violin?
The protagonist's struggle to find a job
The protagonist's struggle to write the most beautiful opera ever written.
The conflict between two violinists
The struggle of the protagonist to pursue his passion for playing the violin despite facing several obstacles imposed upon him.
What is the genre does The Black Violin fall under?
Suspense/Thriller
Mystery
Science Fiction
Magical Realism
What is the tone of The Black Violin?
Mysterious
Melancholic
Humorous
Objective
What did Erasmus lose by the end of The Black Violin?
The violin
A game of chess
His house
His freedom
What happened to Carla when the black violin was finally finished?
She lost her voice.
She joyfully accepted the gift.
Her father suddenly died of a mysterious illness.
She was disappointed with the violin's sound and ended her friendship with Erasmus.
