A Hero of Our Time
Byronic Hero
Romanticism
Characters
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100
Where did Pechorin and Bela meet for the first time? A) A funeral B) A wedding C) A treaty signing D) A battle
B) A wedding
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Who is the Byronic Hero in "A Hero of Our Time"?
Pechorin
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Is "A Hero of Our Time" romanticism or realism?
Romanticism
100
Who is Yanko?
The man on the boat involved in the smuggling.
100
Who is the sister of Azamat?
Bela
200
True or false. Pechorin is the narrator in Bela.
False it was an unknown traveler.
200
True or False. Byronic Hero's often have a troubled temperament and reject morals to do their own thing.
True
200
True or False. Romanticism values emotion over reason.
True
200
Who is with Princess Mary at Pyatigorsk?
Princesses Ligovsky
200
Who does Pechorin stay with at Pyatigorsk?
His old friend named Grushnitski
300
What does Kazbich take from the fortress? A) Maximych's ceremonial award B) A pristine war horse C) Bela D) Pechorin's hunting trophies
C) Bela
300
Is a Byronic Hero usually arrrogant or modest?
Arrogant
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Is romanticism seen in paintings, architecture, music and literature?
Yes it is
300
What casued the young girl to lure Pechorin out to the water and attempt to drown him?
Because she found out he knew about the smuglging operation and afraid it was going to be ruined.
300
True or false. Bela kills Pechorin out of anger.
False Pechorin does not die
400
In Bela, what cauased the two travelers to share their stories? A) Nothing happened B) A tornado was headed for them C) One of the horses broke a leg D) A snow storm came upon them
D) A snow storm came upon them
400
What was the reason for "The Byronic Hero" being called the way it is? A) Peter Thorslev B) Lord Byron's writtings C) Childe Harold
B) Lord Byron's writtings
400
What is romanticism viewed as? A) Revolutionary and emphasized change B) Everyday life C) Realistic
A) Revolutionary and emphasized change
400
Who is Pechorin's old lover?
Vera
400
Give an example of what a Byronic Hero usally does.
Sets a precedent for the troubled and rejects the morals to do their own thing.
500
In The Fatalist, why were Pechorin's beliefs altered about predestination existing?
After his friend shoots the gun and does not die in a game of Russian roulette.
500
In what century was the Romantic Period which the Byronic Hero was one of the most prominent character types?
During the 18th century
500
Explain what caused the Romantic period occur towards the end of the 18th century.
It was the reaction to the Industrial Revolution and a revolt against the political norms also a reaction against the rationalization of nature. It peaked from 1800-1850.
500
Which character is portrayed as a pretentious impostor to military prowess? A) Grushnitsky B) Maksim Maksimych C) Unknown traveler D) Pechorin
A) Grushnitsky
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Why did Grushnitski challenge Pechorin to a duel?
Grushnitski is also infatuated with Princess Mary, and reveals his feelings to Pechorin. Grushnitski is made aware of Pechorin’s feelings regarding Mary and feels that Pechorin is trying to make him appear foolish in front of her. Then later Mary confesses her love to Pechorin. So Grushnitski challenges Pechorin to a duel, but rigs the gun.
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