"Great House" Quiz
"Great House" by Nicole Krauss is a novel that weaves together the stories of four characters connected by a massive desk with a mysterious past.
fiction | 289 pages | Published in 2010
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Test your knowledge about the book "Great House". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use the structure of the 'great house' as a metaphor throughout the novel?
- Discuss the theme of loss and its impact on the characters in 'Great House.'
- In what ways do the different characters in the novel struggle with the concept of identity and belonging?
- Examine the significance of the desk as a symbol in the novel. How does it connect the characters and their stories?
- How does the author explore the theme of memory and its role in shaping the characters' lives?
- Discuss the role of silence and secrets in the novel, and how they affect the characters' relationships and actions.
- Analyze the author's use of language and imagery to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in 'Great House.'
