10 Questions
What movement was a radical break from 19th century Victorianism?
Modernism
Which event profoundly changed Western Culture in the 20th century?
World War I
What did postmodernism emphasize?
Self-consciousness and pop art
What influenced 20th century novels according to the text?
The events of World War I
Which thinkers profoundly changed Western Culture in the 20th century?
Einstein, Darwin, Freud, and Marx
What was one of the notable characteristics of Modernism literature?
Focus on self-consciousness and pop art
What did the 20th century novel writers turn to as a subject in their writing, according to the text?
Science
Which event had a profound impact on Western Culture in the 20th century, according to the text?
The Great Depression
What was one of the key influences on 20th century literature, as mentioned in the text?
The Industrial Revolution
Who were some of the thinkers who profoundly changed Western Culture in the 20th century, as mentioned in the text?
Einstein, Darwin, Freud
Test your knowledge on the literary timeframe of Modernism (1900-1930) and its reflection of a loss of faith in traditional values and beliefs, including the American Dream.
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