Why the Novel Matters (D.H. Lawrence)-non-fiction
English · Class 12 · CBSE
According to D.H. Lawrence, why does the novel matter?
All 15 questions in this quiz
What is the primary message of Why the Novel Matters?
- Novels are only meant for educated people.
- Human life is best understood through living experiences presented in novels.
- Science is more important than literature.
- History is superior to fiction.
According to the essay, which of the following is more valuable than rigid certainty?
- Blind obedience
- Creative understanding of life
- Memorizing facts
- Political authority
Which statement best reflects Lawrence's view of literature?
- Literature should merely entertain readers.
- Literature should explain scientific laws.
- Literature should explore the reality of human life.
- Literature should avoid difficult questions.
Why does Lawrence believe novels remain relevant in every age?
- They preserve ancient myths only.
- They continue to reflect universal human experiences.
- They always predict future events.
- They provide scientific discoveries.
According to Lawrence, what is the greatest quality of a good novel?
- It follows strict moral rules.
- It portrays living human beings in their fullness.
- It always has a happy ending.
- It teaches historical facts accurately.
According to Lawrence, what should readers gain from reading novels?
- Memorized historical dates
- A deeper understanding of human life
- Scientific formulas
- Political power
Which of the following best represents the central message of the essay?
- Facts are more important than imagination.
- Human life is too complex to be explained by one theory.
- Science is superior to literature.
- Only educated people understand novels.
What does Lawrence mean by calling human beings "living"?
- They never make mistakes.
- They continuously grow, change, and respond to experiences.
- They are physically stronger than animals.
- They always behave rationally.
What is the author's attitude toward absolute truth?
- He believes it explains everything.
- He completely rejects all knowledge.
- He believes life cannot be fully explained by absolute truths.
- He thinks only science provides absolute truth.
According to D.H. Lawrence, why is a novel superior to philosophy?
- It provides scientific facts.
- It presents life in its living and changing form.
- It follows strict logical arguments.
- It avoids emotions completely.
Which literary movement is D.H. Lawrence commonly associated with?
- Romanticism
- Modernism
- Classicism
- Renaissance
According to Lawrence, human beings should be understood as:
- Machines following fixed rules
- Living and changing individuals
- Perfect moral examples
- Creatures controlled only by logic
What does Lawrence criticize in the essay?
- Imagination
- Rigid theories about life
- Reading habits
- Historical novels
According to the essay, which form of literature best reflects the wholeness of human life?
- Poetry
- Biography
- Novel
- Drama
According to D.H. Lawrence, why does the novel matter?
- It entertains readers with imaginary stories.
- It presents historical facts accurately.
- It reveals the complete truth about human life.
- It teaches grammar and language skills.