In Lithuanian literature and language, into which three biographical stages is Vincas Mykolaitis-Putinas's novel 'Altorių šešėly' divided?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Bandymų dienos, Eina gyvenimas, and Išsivadavimas
- Step 1: The three parts of 'Altorių šešėly' are: Days of Trial (seminary), Life Goes On (parish), and Emancipation (break with priesthood). Answer: Bandymų dienos, Eina gyvenimas, and Išsivadavimas. Why not the others: The other options invent titles that mimic the themes without using Putinas's exact tripartite division.
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