What themes are presented in the book Native Son?

racial injustice and oppression, violence and fear, poverty

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1
In "The Bell Jar," what career aspirations does Esther Greenwood initially have?
Law
Writing
Engineering
Medicine
2
What themes are presented in the book Native Son?
Women's equality, gender norms
racial injustice and oppression, violence and fear, poverty
Rural development
Native American rights
3
What is the name of the main character in Gulliver's Travels?
3) Lemuel Gulliver
4) Beau Gulliver
2) Samuel Cohen
1) Melanie Kinch
4
When did the Bell of Jar take place?
2000
1880
1980
1953
5
In "The Bell Jar" When does Esther say she stopped being happy?
While dating Buddy
When she came to NY
After electroshock therapy
At 9 years old
6
Who is the protagonist in Pygmalion?
Eliza
Chillingworth
Doreen
Hester
7
In Pygmalion, How did Professor Higgins change Eliza?
He showed her how to sell flowers
All of the above
He refined her etiquette
He was her fairy godfather
8
What is the setting in Native Son?

Los Angeles
Boston
New York City
Chicago

How is Bigger Thomas in Native Son personally affected by racism?

Hatred, fear, and jealousy towards white people who have more than him.
He travels to Africa to explore his roots.
He works with other races to overcome their differences
He becomes violent and militant

In "Americanah," what is Ifemelu's blog mainly focused on?

Fashion
Hair
Immigration
Politics

In "Americanah," what motivates Ifemelu to leave Nigeria for the United States?

Reuniting with family
Seeking a better job
Pursuing higher education
Escaping political turmoil

What POV is ‘Great Expectations’ written in?

Second Person point of view
Third Person Omniscient
First person point of view
Third Person Limited

In Pygmalion, How did Eliza first get her education?

the professor taught her
she went to school
self taught
she learned from friends

Who is Roger Chillingworth and who does he hold a grudge against?

Hester's brother who he is jealous of
Hester’s husband who hates Dimmesdale for committing adultery with his wife
The towns hobo who is against all the wealthier townspeople
Dimmesdale’s brother who feels angry towards his brother

What were some literary devices used in Gulliver's travels?

A.) Metaphor, Symbolism, Simile
C.) Motif, Personification, Imagery
B.) Irony, Satire, Allusion
D.) Paradox, Oxymoron, Onomatopoeia

Which of the following is a parallel theme between The Scarlet Letter and The Bell Jar?

Theme of Individual versus Society
Theme of character’s want for revenge
Theme of women’s rights to vote
Theme of sin

Who does Hester Prynne commit adultery with?

Buddy Willard
Richard Bellingham
Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale
Roger Chillingworth

Who is the protagonist of ‘Great Expectations’?

Ms.Havisham
Pip
Esther
Estella

Where does ‘Great Expectations’ take place?

The 1950s in New York City and Boston
19th century England, primarily Kent and London
Chicago in the 1950s
Covent Garden, London

In "The Bell Jar" Who does Esther call a hypocrite?

Buddy
Marco
Joan
Mrs. Greenwood

What are the names of the tiny people in Gulliver's Travel?

Wilnagians
Shawty's like a melody in my head
Brobdingnagians
Lilliputians

What theme is not in ‘Great Expectations’?

Love
Social Class
War
Imprisonment

Who is Pip's love interest?

Estella
Ms. Havisham
Mrs. Joe
Buddy Willard

What was Pygmailion inspired by?

Greek Mythology
Roman Mythology
Egyptian Mythology
Folklore

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