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Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz
Girl
by:
Jamaica Kincaid
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The Daughter
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Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Which of the following contributes to the mother’s perception that her daughter is promiscuous?
The way she walks
The way she sits
The way she sings
All of the above
2
of 5
Based on the mother’s advice, what seems to be the role of community in the Antiguan culture?
Community means very little
Community standing very important
Private lives more important
Community provides financial support
3
of 5
Which fears of the mother appear to reach beyond the specific advice she gives to her daughter?
Mother’s own promiscuous nature
State of Antiguan women
Mother’s inability to find love
Daughter’s violent tendencies
4
of 5
Which of the following best describes the role of the daughter within the story?
Complete antagonist
Foil to mother’s character
Silent narrator and protagonist
Secondary background character
5
of 5
Which of the following best describes how the story is relayed?
Compilation of daughter’s memories
Voice of omniscient narrator.
First-hand account of mother
Word-for-word conversation
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