Euphoria Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Being able to understand the past more clearly as the result of time passing and live moving forward is defined as what?

Nostalgia.

Foreshadowing.

Imagination.

Hindsight.

2.

Aside from those listed in “Themes”, what other aspect of the novel might be described as an obsession?

Nell’s deep and ongoing interest in a sexual relationship with Bankson.

Bankson’s deep and ongoing interest in a sexual relationship with Helen.

Fen and Nell’s deep and ongoing determination to make a baby.

Fen’s deep and ongoing interest in babies in general.

3.

Which character embodies the more positive side of male / female gender relations explored in the narrative, and why?

Nell, because she sees the knowledge and experience of women as being more important than those of men.

Fen, because he perceives Nell as both an inspiration and an equal.

Helen, because she sees men and women as equal in terms of being flawed.

Bankson, because he perceives Nell as both an inspiration and an equal.

4.

What is the relationship between the thunderstorm in Chapter 24 and the events of Chapter 25? (from Part 8, Chapters 24 – 25)

The thunderstorm is an ironic commentary on the peace and joy Bankson and Nell have found with each other as a result of finally making love.

The thunderstorm is a metaphoric foreshadowing of the “storm” of feeling that erupts when Fen discovers that Bankson and Nell have slept together.

The thunderstorm is a metaphoric foreshadowing of the “storm” of feeling that erupts when Fen returns from his expedition with the flute and Xambun’s body.

The thunderstorm is a metaphoric echo of the “storm” of grief that Nell feels when she is forced to leave the children of the Tam community.

5.

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

Protection.

Colonialism.

Exploration.

Immigration.

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