Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Ambrose say that he has slept so much? (from Section 4, Chapters 1-3 and Section 5 (only 1 chapter))

Because he hit his head and has trouble staying awake for long periods of time.

Because he has been avoiding Elsie and Otoh.

Because he drank a snail shell solution and it put him in an enchanted, restorative sleep.

Because he has been unable to face himself and his inaction.

2.

Why does Mr. Hector show an interest in Tyler and in his work with Mala? (from Section 1, Chapters 4 and 5)

Mr. Hector is attracted to Tyler.

Tyler reminds Mr. Hector of his estranged brother.

Mr. Hector is afraid of Tyler and Mala and wants to keep his distance.

Mr. Hector needs help working in the garden.

3.

What finally allows Mala to be untied, even under Sister's watch? (from Section 1, Chapter 1)

Sister recognizes Mala's humanity and innocence and, ashamed of treating Mala so harshly, unties her.

Mala breaks through the bindings and refuses to comply with Sister's orders.

Tyler convinces Sister that Mala is not a danger and Sister unties her.

The doctor explains that Mala is no danger to anyone and undoes her bindings.

4.

In his father's clothes, what does Otoh think he looks like most? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

A dancer.

A pallbearer.

A clown.

A scholar.

5.

When the Reverend Thoroughly and his wife adopt Chandin Ramchandin, there is discussion of giving Chandin a Christian name. Chandin is initially excited by the prospect of having his name changed. Why is it then decided that Chandin should keep his Indian name? (from Section 1, Chapters 2 and 3)

Chandin's adopted sister Lavinia tells him to keep his name, and he agrees in order to please her.

Chandin's birth parents insist that he keep the name given to him by their family.

Chandin takes pride in his given name and refuses the change in order to align himself with his Indian roots.

The Reverend decides that Chandin's Indian name will help him to win the trust of his own people.

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