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Jamaica Kincaid
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1
of 5
What caused Jamaica Kincaid to change her name at the start of her writing career?
Her family disapproved of her career
Her publisher suggested it
She wanted to highlight her ethnicity
She attempted to hide her gender
2
of 5
Which of the following subjects appears in much of Kincaid's work?
Life as a writer
Colonial history of Antigua
Struggles of black men
Jamaican heritage and culture
3
of 5
Through her experience in the Antiguan school system, how did Kincaid come to feel about the British occupiers?
She hated them
She was ambivalent
She was overwhelmingly appreciative
She felt culturally indebted
4
of 5
Which of the following experiences does Jamaica Kincaid portray in "Girl"?
Being young
Being female
Being poor
All of the above
5
of 5
How did Kincaid's mother treat her as she grew into a young woman?
With shame and embarrassment
With complete indifference
With love and pride
With resentment and bitterness
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