Test on Postmodernism in Contemporary British Fiction

Question 1: The employment of unreliable narrators is not considered a consequence for postmodern narratives.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that 'unreliable narrator(s), games with the reader – detachment from the narrative' is a consequence for postmodern narratives.

Question 2: According to the provided study materials, which of the following is identified as a consequence for postmodern narratives?

A. A focus on totalizing views and single historical accounts

B. The reinforcement of grand metanarratives

C. Intertextuality

D. A rigid adherence to classical narrative structures

Explanation: The study materials list 'intertextuality' as point 4 under 'Consequences for postmodern narratives'. The other options describe concepts that are generally not aligned with postmodernism as presented in the materials.

Question 3: Anthony Burgess was born in London.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Anthony Burgess was born and lived in Manchester.

Question 4: What academic subject did Anthony Burgess study?

A. English language and literature

B. Music composition

C. British Colonial Service administration

D. History

Explanation: The study materials state that Anthony Burgess 'studied English language and literature'.

Question 5: The main character in Ian McEwan's novel Saturday is Baxter.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that Henry Perowne is the character associated with Ian McEwan's Saturday, not Baxter.