Contemporary Short Story Conflict

Test your knowledge on the conflicts commonly found in contemporary short stories.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common type of conflict found in contemporary short stories?

  1. Person vs. Person
  2. Person vs. Nature
  3. Person vs. Society
  4. Person vs. Self
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with society might be due to:

  1. Different cultural values
  2. Economic inequality
  3. Political oppression
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a person vs. nature conflict in a contemporary short story?

  1. A character struggling to survive in a harsh environment
  2. A character dealing with a natural disaster
  3. A character trying to protect an endangered species
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In a contemporary short story, a person vs. person conflict might involve:

  1. A clash of personalities
  2. A competition for resources
  3. A difference in values or beliefs
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a person vs. self conflict in a contemporary short story?

  1. A character struggling with their identity
  2. A character dealing with a moral dilemma
  3. A character trying to overcome a personal flaw
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with nature might be due to:

  1. Climate change
  2. Pollution
  3. Deforestation
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a person vs. society conflict in a contemporary short story?

  1. A character fighting against a corrupt government
  2. A character challenging traditional values or norms
  3. A character struggling to fit in or be accepted
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with self might be due to:

  1. A sense of guilt or shame
  2. A fear or phobia
  3. An addiction or compulsive behavior
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a person vs. person conflict in a contemporary short story?

  1. A love triangle
  2. A rivalry between siblings
  3. A conflict between a parent and a child
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with nature might be due to:

  1. A natural disaster
  2. A wild animal attack
  3. A disease or illness caused by the environment
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a person vs. society conflict in a contemporary short story?

  1. A character fighting for social justice
  2. A character challenging discrimination or prejudice
  3. A character struggling to survive in poverty
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with self might be due to:

  1. A crisis of faith
  2. A struggle with mental illness
  3. A search for meaning or purpose in life
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a person vs. person conflict in a contemporary short story?

  1. A conflict between two friends
  2. A conflict between a teacher and a student
  3. A conflict between a boss and an employee
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with nature might be due to:

  1. A drought or famine
  2. A flood or earthquake
  3. A volcanic eruption or tsunami
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a person vs. society conflict in a contemporary short story?

  1. A character fighting against a totalitarian government
  2. A character challenging traditional gender roles
  3. A character struggling to survive in a refugee camp
  4. All of the above