Wide Sargasso Sea | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1

1. What significant event occurs just before the story begins?

The slaves are emancipated.

2. Who owns Coulibri Estate at the beginning of the story?

Annette Cosway.

3. Why do Tia and Antoinette cease to be friends?

They have an argument at the "bathing pool."

4. In Part 1, why is Aunt Cora concerned about the family just after Antoinette's mother remarried?

The former slaves are angry at their former owners and pose a threat.

5. What is the importance of the green parrot, Coco?

The parrot dies in front of the family, which is very bad luck in Jamaica.

6. What is a glacis?

A large covered porch.

7. Where and what is Spanish Town?

It is a large, sophisticated town in Jamaica.

8. What is wrong with Pierre as a child?

He staggers when he walks and cannot speak clearly.

9. How does Antoinette...
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