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What is a common definition of a novel?
What is a common definition of a novel?
- A poem about a fictional character.
- A collection of short stories.
- A fictitious prose narrative presenting a picture of real life (correct)
- A non-fictional account of historical events.
What were some forms of fiction that might be described as novels before the 18th century?
What were some forms of fiction that might be described as novels before the 18th century?
- The Iliad by Homer.
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
- Pantagruel and Gargantua by François Rabelais. (correct)
- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.
When did the concerns of real life become the dominant concern of the novel?
When did the concerns of real life become the dominant concern of the novel?
- In the 19th century
- In the 17th century
- In the 18th century (correct)
- In the 16th century
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Test your knowledge on the history of the novel with this fascinating quiz! From the origins of the novel in the 18th century to earlier forms of fiction, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this popular literary genre. Keywords: novel, fiction, history, literature.
