Childhood, Boyhood, Youth — Leo Tolstoy — Questions and answers

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What kind of world does Tolstoy create at the beginning of 'Childhood' for young Nikolay (Kolia)?

Choices

  1. A scary, mysterious world
  2. An innocent, sensory world ✓
  3. A busy, modern city world
  4. A quiet, lonely world

Answer: An innocent, sensory world

From page 1

What two subjects does Mister Vanya introduce to Kolia during his early education?

Choices

  1. Math and History
  2. Science and Art
  3. Geography and Philosophy ✓
  4. Music and Drama

Answer: Geography and Philosophy

From page 2

What does Kolia's mother, Elena Petrova, call music?

Choices

  1. The sound of silence
  2. The language of the soul ✓
  3. A fun game
  4. A noisy distraction

Answer: The language of the soul

From page 3

What big event happens that marks the end of Kolia's 'Childhood' and the start of 'Boyhood'?

Choices

  1. He gets a new pet.
  2. His mother passes away. ✓
  3. He goes to a new school.
  4. He learns a new language.

Answer: His mother passes away.

From page 4

Where does Kolia travel to, marking a big change from his childhood home?

Choices

  1. To a quiet forest
  2. To the mountains
  3. To Moscow, a city ✓
  4. To a small village

Answer: To Moscow, a city

From page 5

In his new Moscow environment, what does Kolia struggle with?

Choices

  1. Learning how to cook
  2. Getting enough sleep
  3. Social integration and self-consciousness ✓
  4. Finding his way around town

Answer: Social integration and self-consciousness

From page 6

What famous quote from Socrates does Mitya share with Kolia during their philosophical discussions?

Choices

  1. "The early bird catches the worm."
  2. "All's well that ends well."
  3. "The unexamined life is not worth living." ✓
  4. "Look before you leap."

Answer: "The unexamined life is not worth living."

From page 7