Euphoria Quiz

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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.

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

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

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

What memento of his deceased brother does Bankson give to Nell? (from Part 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

His brother Martin's research journals.

His brother John's anthropology textbooks.

His brother John's glasses.

His brother Martin's glasses.

Given what the narrative has suggested up to Part 7 in the story about Fen’s priorities, why is Fen’s urging of Bankson to stay significant? (from Part 7, Chapters 22 – 23)

It suggests that for Fen, the possibility of success associated with Bankson’s contribution to The Grid is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

It suggests that for Fen, Nell’s evident excitement about developing new ideas and insights is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

It suggests that for Fen, the excitement of developing new ideas and insights is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

It suggests that for Fen, Bankson’s contribution to helping Nell get over her relationship with Helen is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

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

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

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

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

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 colonial attitudes and actions.

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

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.