Birnam Wood: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How did Eleanor Catton direct the reader to Macbeth? (from Pages 277 - 330)

The characters referenced Shakespeare throughout the novel.

The title and the epigraph referenced Macbeth, and Jill’s internet search yielded Macbeth as an explanation for Birnam Wood.

Mira discussed a prophecy she had in which she saved the environment through Birnam Wood.

Lemoine’s original last name before he changed it was “Macbeth.”

2.

How did Shelley spend the money that Lemoine donated? (from Pages 177 - 234)

She paid her own bills.

She paid off Birnam Wood’s debts.

She spent it on advertising.

She bought lavish food and alcohol.

3.

How did Robert Lemoine make his fortune? (from Pages 68 - 123 )

Surveillance drones.

Pest control.

Social media.

Sustainability.

4.

What is Birnam Wood? (from Pages 1 - 67)

An environmental activist collective focusing on sustainability.

Mia’s favorite album that influenced her political thinking.

The biography of Tony’s favorite political thinker.

A conservation group run by Owen Darvish.

5.

How did Birnam Wood justify taking money from Lemoine? (from Pages 68 - 123 )

They did not justify it - Mira made the decision unilaterally.

They said that if they had the ability to amplify their message and do good things, they needed to take the chance.

They chose to spend money on farming only and opted out of salaries.

They did not consider charity to be a capitalist enterprise.

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