Have You Read J Accuse Book?
In the book J'Accuse, an Israeli poet uses the famous letter written by Emile Zola as a a way to speak against anti-Semitism; by charging his government and people with crimes against the humanity of their neighbors.
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Who is the author of the book?
- A.
Aharon Shabtai
- B.
Euripides
- C.
Sophocles
- D.
Shirley Kaufman
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A. Aharon ShabtaiExplanation
Aharon Shabtai is the author of the book.Rate this question:
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Who wrote the open letter on which the book is originally based on?
- A.
Gustave Flaubert
- B.
Emile Zola
- C.
Guy de Maupassant
- D.
Honore de Balzac
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B. Emile ZolaExplanation
Emile Zola wrote the open letter on which the book is originally based on.Rate this question:
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In which year was the book originally published?
- A.
1999
- B.
2000
- C.
1998
- D.
1997
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C. 1998Explanation
The book was originally published in 1998.Rate this question:
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Which poem contains the line 'my house will stand beside the word mix, on the way to morals'?
- A.
Looking Up
- B.
New Love
- C.
Revive Me
- D.
Times are bad
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D. Times are badExplanation
The correct answer is "Times are bad." This poem contains the line "my house will stand beside the word mix, on the way to morals."Rate this question:
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In the poem 'New Love', who does the writer compare Zionism to?
- A.
Tsila
- B.
Abarrane
- C.
Sarah
- D.
Chaviva
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A. TsilaExplanation
In the poem 'New Love', the writer compares Zionism to Tsila.Rate this question:
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In New Love, where does the writer and Joseph Minster lift mounds of manure?
- A.
Beit She'an
- B.
Kibbutz Merhavyah
- C.
Afula
- D.
Nazareth
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B. Kibbutz MerhavyahExplanation
In the book "New Love," the writer and Joseph Minster lift mounds of manure in Kibbutz Merhavyah.Rate this question:
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In 'The Reason To Live Here', which prophet saved twin orphaned snakes from the hand of his slaves?
- A.
Elijah
- B.
Moses
- C.
Melampus
- D.
Isaiah
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C. MelampusExplanation
Melampus is the correct answer because he is known for his ability to communicate with animals and heal them. In the story of "The Reason To Live Here," Melampus saves twin orphaned snakes from his slaves, showing his compassion and connection with nature.Rate this question:
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In 'To My Friend', Apuleius writes of the times in what book?
- A.
Cupid and Psyche
- B.
The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura
- C.
Apuleius Metamorphosis
- D.
The Golden Ass
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D. The Golden AssExplanation
Apuleius writes about the times in "The Golden Ass".Rate this question:
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Which kind of man becomes a king in 'To My Friend'?
- A.
With the head of a pig
- B.
With the head of a goat
- C.
With the head of a cow
- D.
With the head of a bird
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A. With the head of a pigExplanation
In the poem "To My Friend," the speaker describes a man who becomes a king with the head of a pig. This suggests that the man is not physically attractive or noble-looking, but despite his appearance, he is able to rise to a position of power and authority. This could symbolize the idea that true leadership and greatness come from within, rather than being determined solely by outward appearances. The choice of a pig's head also adds a sense of irony and contradiction, as pigs are often associated with dirtiness and gluttony, while kings are typically seen as regal and dignified.Rate this question:
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In 'To My Friend', who swallows a hundred thin men in public?
- A.
A king
- B.
A slave
- C.
A fat man
- D.
A glutton
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C. A fat manExplanation
In the poem "To My Friend," it is mentioned that a fat man swallows a hundred thin men in public. This suggests that the fat man has an insatiable appetite and consumes a large amount of food. The act of swallowing the thin men in public could symbolize the fat man's gluttonous behavior and lack of self-control when it comes to eating.Rate this question:
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