Euphoria Quiz

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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 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.

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.

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

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 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.

Who is Bett, and in what way does she add contrast to the narrative? (from Part 5, Chapters 12 – 16)

Bett is Bankson’s casual sex partner: her determination to have a multi-level relationship with him, in spite of his wanting to keep it casual, contrasts with Nell’s diffidence.

Bett is Fen’s casual sex partner: her lack of emotional and intellectual connection with him contrasts with the connection he does have with Nell.

Bett is Bankson’s casual sex partner: her lack of emotional and intellectual connection with him contrasts with the connection he does have with Nell.

Bett is Nell’s casual sex partner: her lack of demand and control over Nell contrasts with her experiences with both Helen and Fen.

For Bankson and Nell, language is a means of getting closer to one another. In terms of their getting to know the ways of the tribes they investigate, however, language is initially a what, and becomes a what else?

It is initially a source of humor, and becomes a barrier.

It is initially a weapon, and becomes a source of humor.

It is initially a tool, and becomes a weapon.

It is initially a barrier, and becomes a tool.

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

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

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

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.