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Lucy: A Novel
Jamaica Kincaid
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Lucy Josephine Potter
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Annie Potter
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1
of 5
Which of the following elements underscores the theme of the cyclical nature of existence?
Lucy's relationship with mother
Structure of book
Death of Lucy's father
Lucy's love life
2
of 5
Within the book, which is conveyed as the strongest type of bond?
Father-son
Husband-wife
Mother-daughter
Friend-friend
3
of 5
Which of the following elements of Lucy's background makes her perception notably different from Mariah's perception?
Colonialism
Race
Awareness of the disadvantaged
All of the above
4
of 5
The various stages of Lucy's emotional journey run parallel to which of the following?
Mariah's divorce
Her father's illness
The seasons
Peggy's love life
5
of 5
What does Lucy associate with the phrase "the islands"?
Her mother's cooking
Colonial mentality
Her mother's letters
Photographs of daffodils
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