The Tolstoy work most people mean by a “book that asks a question” in the title is “What Is Art?” , a philosophical treatise in which Tolstoy literally frames the title as a question about the nature and purpose of art.

Other Tolstoy titles with questions

Tolstoy also has shorter works that revolve around big moral or existential questions, even if the question is not fully spelled out in the title.

  • “The Three Questions” (short story/parable)
    A king seeks answers to three questions about the right time to act, the right people to be with, and the most important thing to do in life.
  • Modern references and clues
    Crossword and trivia sources tend to single out “What Is Art?” when they say “Tolstoy book whose title asks a question,” since the title itself is phrased as a direct question.

Quick recommendation

If the context is:

  • A crossword / trivia question : the answer is very likely “What Is Art?”.
  • A brief story about life’s big questions : you may be thinking of “The Three Questions.”

TL;DR: The best match for “Tolstoy book that asks a question” as a title is “What Is Art?” , while “The Three Questions” is a famous Tolstoy story built around explicit questions about how one should live.

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