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The God of Small Things Quiz 1
1.
What town is the primary setting for the novel?
Cochin.
New Delhi.
Ayemenem.
Kottayam.
2.
What is Kerala?
A state in Southern India.
The God of Small Things.
A traditional South Indian form of dance.
The name of Estha's twin sister.
3.
What is notable about Roy's diction in the novel's opening?
It is overtly sensuous.
It is incorrect grammatically.
It makes words shorter than they need be.
It is subtly religious.
4.
What is our first impression of the natural world in the novel?
It is completely absent.
It is sexual and rebellious.
It is quiet and fades away.
It is effectively hemmed in by society.
5.
What kind of twins are Estha and Rahel?
Identical.
Fraternal.
Spiritual.
Siamese.
6.
What is unique about Rahel's and Estha's relationship as children?
They are separated until the age of seven.
They ally with one another against Baby Kochamma.
Rahel can read into Estha's thoughts and experiences.
Rahel is the favorite child, while Estha is shunned.
7.
What incident serves as the focal point for the rest of the story?
Sophie Mol's death.
Estha's leaving Ayemenem.
Rahel's return to Ayemenem.
Chacko's divorce.
8.
How many years have elapsed since Rahel and Estha last saw each other?
Thirty-one.
None.
Seven.
Twenty-three.
9.
What is unique about the ceiling of the cathedral where Sophie's funeral is held?
It is covered with baby bats.
It is treacherous.
It is painted in detail to look like a clear sky.
It is a replication of the Sistine Chapel.
10.
According to Rahel, what is special about Sophie Mol at her funeral?
Her body is bloated from being drowned.
She is still alive.
She looks English instead of Indian.
She is wearing Rahel's best holiday clothes.
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