Chapter 15 - Patrick White : Voss

Objective Type Questions

For each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the answer. Only one of them is correct. Choose the correct alternative.

1. What is the central theme of Voss?
   (a) The struggle for survival in the Australian outback
   (b) The destructive nature of religious fanaticism
   (c) The isolation and madness of ambition
   (d) The cultural clash between Europeans and Aboriginal Australians

2. Who is Voss, and what motivates his expedition?
   (a) A German explorer driven by scientific curiosity
   (b) A disgraced soldier seeking redemption
   (c) A religious zealot obsessed with finding a lost city
   (d) A wealthy adventurer hoping to claim new territory

3. What role does Laura Trevelyan play in the story?
   (a) She is Voss's faithful and supportive wife
   (b) She is a young woman who becomes obsessed with Voss
   (c) She is a symbol of civilization contrasted with the wilderness
   (d) She is a spy for the British government

4. How does the relationship between Voss and his men change throughout the novel?
   (a) They become closer and more trusting
   (b) Their initial respect turns to contempt
   (c) They remain loyal to him despite his challenges
   (d) They form rival factions and betray each other

5. What is the significance of the Aboriginal characters in the novel?
   (a) They are portrayed as hostile and dangerous savages
   (b) They represent the wisdom and harmony of living with nature
   (c) They serve as comic relief and contrast to the Europeans
   (d) They are seen as irrelevant to the main story

6. What is the meaning of the recurring image of the "blue hole"?
   (a) It represents the hope of finding water and salvation
   (b) It symbolizes the depths of Voss's madness and despair
   (c) It is a reminder of the vastness and mystery of the world
   (d) It represents the connection between the physical and spiritual realms

7. Which literary technique is most prominent in Voss?
   (a) Stream of consciousness
   (b) Historical fiction
   (c) Gothic horror
   (d) Allegory

8. How does the novel end?
   (a) Voss triumphantly reaches his destination
   (b) Voss and his men return to civilization
   (c) Voss dies alone in the desert
   (d) The ending is ambiguous and open to interpretation

9. What is the main character's name in Voss?
   (a) Laurie Voss
   (b) Jean Baptiste Voss
   (c) Ludwig Leichhardt
   (d) Johann Ulrich Voss

10. The story primarily takes place in:
    (a) Germany
    (b) Australia
    (c) England
    (d) The desert

11. What is the significance of the character Lucy Voss?
    (a) She represents the domestic life Voss abandons
    (b) She symbolizes the potential for love and connection
    (c) She embodies the dangers of religious fanaticism
    (d) She is a foil to Voss's obsessive nature

12. How does the desert landscape influence the characters and plot?
    (a) It acts as a harsh but beautiful backdrop
    (b) It becomes a physical and psychological obstacle
    (c) It reflects the characters' internal struggles
    (d) All of the above

13. What role does the Aboriginal woman, Laura, play in the story?
    (a) She serves as a guide and interpreter
    (b) She challenges Voss's ethnocentric views
    (c) She represents the spiritual connection to the land
    (d) All of the above

14. Who is the orphan in the novel Voss?
    (a) Laura
    (b) Voss
    (c) Judd
    (d) Mr. Bonner

15. What is White's portrayal of religion in Voss?
    (a) He presents it as a source of comfort and guidance
    (b) He criticizes its rigid dogma and hypocrisy
    (c) He explores its complex relationship with individual faith
    (d) He avoids delving into religious themes altogether

16. What nationality was Patrick White?
    (a) British
    (b) Australian
    (c) American
    (d) Canadian

17. In which year was Patrick White born?
    (a) 1912
    (b) 1923
    (c) 1945
    (d) 1960

18. Which of the following literary awards did Patrick White win for his novel "Voss"?
    (a) Booker Prize
    (b) Nobel Prize in Literature
    (c) Pulitzer Prize
    (d) Man Booker International Prize

19. What is the title of Patrick White's debut novel published in 1939?
    (a) The Tree of Man
    (b) Voss
    (c) Happy Valley
    (d) The Aunt's Story

20. Which Australian state served as the setting for many of Patrick White’s novels?
    (a) Queensland
    (b) Victoria
    (c) New South Wales
    (d) Western Australia

21. Patrick White is often associated with which literary movement?
    (a) Romanticism
    (b) Modernism
    (c) Postcolonialism
    (d) Naturalism

22. Which novel by Patrick White explores themes of racism and cultural clash in the Australian outback?
    (a) Riders in the Chariot
    (b) The Vivisector
    (c) A Fringe of Leaves
    (d) The Solid Mandala

23. What is the title of Patrick White's autobiography, published posthumously?
    (a) Flaws in the Glass
    (b) The Solid Mandala
    (c) The Aunt's Story
    (d) The Tree of Man

24. What year was Patrick White awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature?
    (a) 1965
    (b) 1973
    (c) 1981
    (d) 1990

25. Which of Patrick White’s novels is often considered his masterpiece?
    (a) Voss
    (b) The Solid Mandala
    (c) Riders in the Chariot
    (d) The Tree of Man

26. Patrick White was the first Australian to receive what prestigious literary honor?
    (a) Pulitzer Prize
    (b) Man Booker Prize
    (c) Nobel Prize in Literature
    (d) Booker Prize

27. Which of the following is not a work by Patrick White?
    (a) The Aunt’s Story
    (b) The Vivisector
    (c) Cloudstreet
    (d) The Eye of the Storm

28. What genre is predominant in Patrick White’s writing?
    (a) Science Fiction
    (b) Historical Fiction
    (c) Modernist Literature
    (d) Mystery

29. Which character in "Voss" embarks on an expedition into the Australian outback?
    (a) Laura Trevelyan
    (b) Voss
    (c) Hurtle Duffield
    (d) Mary Hare

30. Patrick White served in the military during which war?
    (a) World War I
    (b) World War II
    (c) Korean War
    (d) Vietnam War

31. What nationality is Johann Ulrich Voss in Patrick White’s Voss?
    (a) English
    (b) German
    (c) French
    (d) Australian

32. What is the primary setting of Voss?
    (a) The Australian Outback
    (b) European cities
    (c) Coastal Australia
    (d) American wilderness

33. Who sponsors Voss’s expedition?
    (a) Laura Trevelyan
    (b) Edmund Bonner
    (c) The Australian government
    (d) A scientific society

34. What genre does Voss primarily belong to?
    (a) Romance
    (b) Science Fiction
    (c) Historical Fiction
    (d) Adventure

35. How do Voss and Laura primarily communicate?
    (a) Through letters
    (b) In person
    (c) Over the telephone
    (d) Via telegraph

36. What theme is central to Voss?
    (a) Technological progress
    (b) Human ambition and its limits
    (c) Medieval history
    (d) Urbanization

37. What influences Voss’s perception of himself?
    (a) German idealist philosophy
    (b) Australian folklore
    (c) American literature
    (d) English colonialism

38. What is a major challenge faced by the characters in the novel?
    (a) Space travel
    (b) Financial crisis
    (c) Navigating the Australian wilderness
    (d) Solving a mystery

39. What does the Australian landscape symbolize in the novel?
    (a) Wealth and prosperity
    (b) Inner turmoil and existential challenge
    (c) Technological advancements
    (d) Urban chaos

40. Which character represents a counterpoint to Voss’s ambition?
    (a) Edmund Bonner
    (b) Laura Trevelyan
    (c) Palfreyman
    (d) Le Mesurier

41. What is the narrative style of Voss?
    (a) First-person narrative
    (b) Stream of consciousness
    (c) Epistolary
    (d) Nonlinear narrative

42. What aspect of human experience does Voss deeply explore?
    (a) Joy and happiness
    (b) Technological innovation
    (c) Humor and comedy
    (d) Psychological depth and complexity

43. Who is the author of Voss?
    (a) J.R.R. Tolkien
    (b) Patrick White
    (c) Jane Austen
    (d) Mark Twain

44. What is Laura Trevelyan’s relation to Edmund Bonner?
    (a) Daughter
    (b) Niece
    (c) Sister
    (d) Friend

45. What is a significant theme in the relationship between Voss and Laura?
    (a) Political alliance
    (b) Business partnership
    (c) Unconventional love and spiritual connection
    (d) Sibling rivalry

46. How does Voss address the theme of colonialism?
    (a) By glorifying it
    (b) Through critique and moral ambiguity
    (c) Ignoring it
    (d) Focusing on economic aspects only

47. What philosophical concept does Voss often invoke?
    (a) Existentialism
    (b) Marxism
    (c) Will
    (d) Absurdism

48. Who are the indigenous guides in Voss’s expedition?
    (a) Dugald and Jackie
    (b) Angus and Judd
    (c) Peter and Simon
    (d) Michael and David

49. What literary prize did Patrick White win?
    (a) The Booker Prize
    (b) The Pulitzer Prize
    (c) The Nobel Prize in Literature
    (d) The National Book Award

50. What aspect of Voss’s character changes as the novel progresses?
    (a) His sense of humor
    (b) His physical appearance
    (c) His perspective on nature
    (d) His perception of his own infallibility

51. How does Voss end?
    (a) With Voss’s successful return
    (b) With the celebration of Voss’s journey
    (c) With Voss’s realization of his limitations
    (d) With Voss founding a city

52. How is the theme of destiny explored in Voss?
    (a) Through Voss’s belief in his predetermined success
    (b) By characters accepting their social destinies
    (c) Through time travel
    (d) Ignoring the concept entirely

53. What narrative technique does White use to deepen the novel’s thematic exploration?
    (a) Magical realism
    (b) Satire
    (c) Allegory
    (d) Symbolism

54. What does the relationship between Voss and the indigenous Australians represent?
    (a) A simple friendship
    (b) Economic cooperation
    (c) The complexities of cultural interactions
    (d) A teacher-student dynamic

55. What is the impact of the Australian setting on the European characters?
    (a) It has no significant impact
    (b) It challenges their physical and mental resilience
    (c) It encourages them to adopt new technologies
    (d) It leads to immediate wealth

56. When was Patrick White born?
    (a) 6 February, 1914
    (b) 28 May, 1912
    (c) 16 August, 1917
    (d) 24 December, 1915

57. Where was Patrick White born?
    (a) Perth
    (b) Darwin
    (c) Alice Spring
    (d) London

58. Which college did Patrick White attend?
    (a) King's College
    (b) Merton College
    (c) Queen’s College
    (d) Jesus College

59. Which was Patrick White’s first novel?
    (a) The Tree of Man
    (b) Happy Valley
    (c) A Fringe of Leaves
    (d) The Twyborn Affair

60. When did Patrick White write The Living and the Dead?
    (a) 1941
    (b) 1956
    (c) 1948
    (d) 1952

61. Which of the following is not a short story collection?
    (a) Three Uneasy Pieces
    (b) The Burnt Ones
    (c) The Cockatoos
    (d) The Vivisector

62. At the end of the novel Voss what happens?
    (a) Voss dies
    (b) Judd meets Laura and tells her about Voss' misfortune
    (c) Laura does not meet Voss
    (d) All of the above

63. Who is Belle Radclyffe in the novel Voss?
    (a) Laura’s cousin
    (b) Laura’s real son/daughter
    (c) An explorer
    (d) Methodologist

64. When Patrick was six months old the family relocated to -
    (a) Sydney, Australia
    (b) Europe
    (c) America
    (d) London

65. Who died first in the novel Voss in the desert?
    (a) Palfreyman
    (b) Judd
    (c) Voss
    (d) All of the above

66. How many novels Patrick published?
    (a) 10
    (b) 12
    (c) 11
    (d) 9

67. How many short story collections Patrick published?
    (a) 2
    (b) 4
    (c) 3
    (d) 5

68. Which is the work of Patrick White?
    (a) The Tree of Man
    (b) Voss
    (c) Riders in the Chariot
    (d) All of Above

69. 'The Tree of Man' by Patrick published in -
    (a) 1955
    (b) 1950
    (c) 1960
    (d) 1949

70. 'Voss' by Patrick White published in -
    (a) 1951
    (b) 1957
    (c) 1958
    (d) 1950

71. 'Riders in the chariot' by Patrick White published in -
    (a) 1961
    (b) 1959
    (c) 1940
    (d) 1963

72. Patrick White won the inaugural miles Franklin Literary award in ... ... ...
    (a) 1950
    (b) 1957
    (c) 1958
    (d) 1941

73. Who is the Fraud man in the company of Voss in the desert?
    (a) Angus
    (b) Judd
    (c) Jackie
    (d) Mr. Bonner

74. What is the major theme of 'Voss'?
    (a) Personal quest for life
    (b) Only for survival food
    (c) It's for only money
    (d) None of these

75. Who is Laura in 'Voss' by Patrick White?
    (a) Laura is the lover of Voss
    (b) She is antagonist of the novel
    (c) Laura is a ugly women in the novel
    (d) All of the above

76. Who is Mr. Bonner in 'Voss'?
    (a) He is Laura's uncle and Laura lives with him
    (b) Mr. Bonner is a Patron of Laura
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) None of these

77. Patrick White's 'Voss' is the ... ... ... novel published in 1957.
    (a) First
    (b) Second
    (c) Forth
    (d) Fifth

78. The novel 'Voss' is based on the life of 19th century -
    (a) Prussian Explorer and naturalist Ludwig Leichhardt, who disappeared while on an expedition into the Australian outback.
    (b) American explorer and Religious Man.
    (c) Voss and Laura
    (d) None of these

79. What was the full name of Voss in the novel?
    (a) Juhann Ulrich Voss
    (b) John Urfi Voss
    (c) Juhi Uria Voss
    (d) Johny Voss

80. At what age did Patrick die?
    (a) 65
    (b) 78
    (c) 100
    (d) 90

81. At what age did Patrick White move to Australia?
    (a) 6 month
    (b) 8 month
    (c) 11 month
    (d) 2 month

82. In the novel 'Voss' which character escaped in the desert?
    (a) Angus
    (b) Voss
    (c) Judd
    (d) Henry Robarts

83. 'Voss' has many characters, which is the character of this novel?
    (a) Harry Robarts, Le Mesurier
    (b) Palfreyman, Angus
    (c) Judd, Dugald & Jackie
    (d) All of above

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