Euphoria Quiz

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What term is used to describe exploitation and domination of non-white cultures by mostly white European cultures?

Exploration.

Protection.

Immigration.

Colonialism.

What aspect of his character / identity is the motivating force behind Fen putting together the dinner party in Part 9? (from Part 9, Chapters 26 – 28)

His generosity and compassion as he attempts to raise money to support the preservation of the tribal way of life.

His belief that Nell’s success is his success, and vice versa.

His obsessive determination to spread the truth he has uncovered in his research.

His obsessive determination to achieve more success than Nell. Fen.

In Chapter 27, Bankson is finally allowed to observe a tribal ritual he has long been eager to see. What incident from earlier in the narrative does this experience echo / parallel? (from Part 9, Chapters 26 – 28)

The Mumbanyo’s discarding of the babies.

Fen participating in the ceremony marking the return of Xambun.

Nell being invited to observe the women-only ritual of the Tam tribe.

The ceremony marking the return of Xambun to the Tam.

Who is Katie, and why is she thematically significant? (from Part 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

Katie is Nell’s sister who died in infancy: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in female sexuality and childbearing.

Katie is Bankson’s sister, and his only surviving sibling: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in female sexuality and childbearing.

Katie is Nell’s sister who died in infancy: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in colonial attitudes and actions.

Katie is Fen’s sister, and his only female sibling: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in gender roles and relationships.

Nell’s increasing obsession with talking to Xambun is a clear parallel to what situation in another character? (from Part 6, Chapters 17 – 21)

It parallels Fen’s obsession with Helen.

It parallels Nell’s own obsession with the children of the Kiona.

It parallels Fen’s obsession with the Mumbanyo flute.

It parallels Bankson’s obsession with Bett.