Spies by Michael Frayn (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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During which decade is Spies set?
During which decade is Spies set?
The early 1940s
Who do Stephen and Keith spy on in the novel?
Who do Stephen and Keith spy on in the novel?
Keith's mother
What narrative technique does Frayn use to tell the story?
What narrative technique does Frayn use to tell the story?
Dual narrative structure
How is memory portrayed in Spies?
How is memory portrayed in Spies?
As unreliable and reconstructed
What does the privet hedge symbolise?
What does the privet hedge symbolise?
The boundary between innocence & secrets
What does the mysterious tunnel represent?
What does the mysterious tunnel represent?
Hidden truths & forbidden knowledge
How does the novel's mood change?
How does the novel's mood change?
From nostalgic warmth to darkness
Which trait best describes child Stephen?
Which trait best describes child Stephen?
Naive and trusting
Which trait best describes adult Stephen?
Which trait best describes adult Stephen?
Reflective and analytical
What does the suburban setting of the Close embody?
What does the suburban setting of the Close embody?
Appearance versus reality