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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Stieg Larsson
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What is the primary purpose of the Swedish Expo Foundation, founded by Stieg Larsson?
To advance alt-right groups
To counteract growth of racism
To fight wealthy corporations
To enfranchise Swedish women
2
of 5
Translated from Swedish, the original title of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was which of the following?
Men Who Hate Women
Ferocious Dragon Woman
The Dragon's Fall
Women Who Fight Back
3
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What do critics believe to be the source of Larsson's unrelenting focus on systematic violence against women?
His abusive childhood
His mother's guidance
His love for his wife
His experience seeing rape
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Which of the following best captures the genres combined within The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
Crime thriller/social critique
Romantic musings/political statement
Mystery novel/communist manifesto
Science fiction/philosophical treatise
5
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Which of the following does Larsson see as a fundamental key to functional democracy?
Patriarchal society
Hate groups
Journalism
Open congressional sessions
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