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Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

Shani Mootoo

This Study Guide consists of approximately 91 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Cereus Blooms at Night.

Cereus Blooms at Night by Shani Mootoo

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Section 1, Chapter 1

Section 1, Chapters 2 and 3

Section 1, Chapters 4 and 5

Section 1, Chapters 6-9

Section 2, Chapters 1-4

Section 2, Chapters 5 and 6

Section 2, Chapters 7-12

Section 2, Chapter 13

Section 3, Chapters 1 & 2

Section 4, Chapters 1-3 and Section 5 (only 1 chapter)

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Otoh bring with him this time to the house on Hill Side, other than the food prepared by his parents? (from Section 2, Chapters 7-12)

The repaired gramophone and one record.

Old photos of Mala and Ambrose.

A letter from Ambrose to Mala.

A cloth bag full of snail shells.

2.

Why are the snail shells laid out in the yard significant to Ambrose? (from Section 2, Chapters 1-4 )

The snail shell designs form a message that only Ambrose can read.

Ambrose and Mala used to make shell patterns together in the garden when they were teenagers.

The designs remind him of his and Mala's childhood quest to rescue snails from Walter.

Mala's obsessive shell displays are a sign to Ambrose that she has finally gone mad.

3.

Where does Mala/Pohpoh go on her nighttime excursion? (from Section 2, Chapter 13)

She returns to the schoolyard to find forgotten snails.

She goes to the cemetery that only she and Asha are brave enough to visit regularly.

She enters a baby's bedroom in one of the neighboring houses.

She sneaks into Boyie's house to wake him up.

4.

What does the praying mantis do when Walter touches it with the flame? (from Section 1, Chapters 6-9)

The insect attacks Walter with its forelegs.

The praying mantis stiffens and acts invisible.

The insect dies instantly and disintegrates.

The insect writhes in pain and cries out.

5.

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 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.

Because he has been avoiding Elsie and Otoh.

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