10 Questions
What is the primary setting of the novel The Red and the Black?
France during the Second Restoration
What is the main character Julien Sorel's primary ambition?
Advancement in the church
How does the novel The Red and the Black end for the main character Julien Sorel?
Execution for attempted murder
What do the colors red and black symbolize in the novel The Red and the Black?
The conflicting choice faced by Sorel in his quest for success
What is Stendhal known for?
Writing millions of words of literary theory
Which of Stendhal's works is considered his masterpiece?
The Red and the Black
What is the protagonist's name in 'The Red and the Black'?
Julian
What job did Julian take when he went to Paris?
Personal secretary for the Marquis Ramor
Why does the reviewer mention shedding tears for Julian at the end of 'The Red and the Black'?
Because Julian trapped himself and was doomed to fail
Why does the reviewer mention intending to sort out the context of 'The Red and the Black'?
To correct the misunderstandings about Julian in the novel
Test your knowledge of Stendhal's famous novel 'The Red and the Black' with this quiz. Explore the plot, characters, and themes of this influential 19th-century work.
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