Quiz · Why Classic Novels Still Matter

Question 1What is the speaker's main point about classic novels?

Their language is too slow for modern readers to enjoy. They mainly help students build strong vocabulary. They show that society has changed very little over time. They still matter because they help us understand ourselves and others.

Question 2According to the speaker, which problems never really disappear?

Poverty and loneliness. Greed and jealousy. Slow language and old words. Arguments and lost books.

Question 3Why do readers return to classic stories again and again, according to the talk?

Because a classic helps people understand themselves. Because the stories are shorter than modern novels. Because teachers require students to read them often. Because the worlds inside them feel close and familiar.