Little Women
Who disapproved of Arjie reading Little Women?
His father
Who had an intimate relationship with Daryl Uncle?
Amma
What changes in Arjie's family's economic status?
They grow wealthier
What year was the Jaffna library burnt in?
1981
Which book did Arjie enjoy reading?
Little Women
What year did Little Women come out?
1886
Why did Daryl Uncle go to Jaffna?
To find evidence of torture and corruption by the police
How does Arjie's family gain wealth
His father has part ownership of a hotel
What was the library known for?
It was a crucible for Tamil literature and heritage
Who gave Arjie more copies in the Little Women series?
Daryl Uncle
Why is Little Women famous?
It's directed towards women
Daryl Uncle was a...
Burgher
Where does Appa go on a business trip?
Europe
What did the PTA do?
It allowed police to arrest anyone under the suspicion of terrorism
How did Arjie mature in this chapter?
His thoughts become more grounded in reality, Daryl Uncle's death shows him that real life is not a story book
Little women was a semi-...
autobiographical novel
How do the police say Daryl Uncle died?
Drowning
What did Appa call the end of socialism?
The first American supermarket
Which two characters argued over the PTA?
Amma and Daryl Uncle
Who enables Arjie's femininity in chapter 3?
Daryl Uncle
What happened that made Arjie lose faith in Little Women?
Daryl Uncle's killer was not brought to justice
How does Amma react?
Angry at the government, determined to find answers and justice, not as emotional as others
How does Arjie's family enjoy their wealth?
Amma got a bungalow with Daryl Uncle, Arjie's family often goes out at night, they eat food many do not have access to and in general live a privileged life
What were Daryl Uncle's views on the PTA?
He feels the government is abusing their power
How does Arjie learn about politics?
He overhears the adults talking