The White Girl
In which decade is The White Girl set?
The 1960s.
What is the main historical event depicted in Persepolis?
The Iranian Revolution of 1979, which led to the overthrow of the Shah and the establishment of the Islamic Republic.
What appears at the banquet that terrifies Macbeth?
Banquo’s ghost.
What is the central message of Still I Rise by Maya Angelou?
The poem celebrates resilience and dignity in the face of racism, sexism, and oppression.
“Time is a thief.” Identify the device.
Metaphor – comparing time to a thief without using “like” or “as.”
Who is the local policeman in Deane?
Who is the local policeman in Deane?
What does Marjane want to become when she grows up?
She wants to become a prophet to fight injustice and help people.
How does Lady Macbeth die?
She dies offstage, likely by suicide due to guilt and madness.
How does Strange Fruit by Abel Meeropol function as a protest poem?
It condemns the lynching of African Americans in the United States through haunting imagery of “strange fruit” hanging from trees.
“The waves clasped the shore in a cold embrace.” What device is used?
Personification – waves given human qualities.
What is the significance of Sissy’s lighter skin in the story?
It makes her more vulnerable to being taken under assimilation policies.
What does Marjane’s love for punk music and Western culture symbolize?
Her resistance to oppression and desire for individuality.
What is the significance of the witches’ line “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”?
It introduces the theme of appearance versus reality and moral confusion.
How is the motif of fire used symbolically in Alice Eather's 'Yuya Karraburra (Fire is Burning)'?
Fire symbolizes enlightenment, cultural continuity, communal gathering, and a call for unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
“She opened Pandora’s box.” What device is used?
Allusion – reference to Greek mythology.
Who helps Odette and Sissy escape from Deane?
Henry Lamb.
Why do Marjane’s parents send her to Europe?
To protect her from the oppressive regime and give her a chance at freedom and education.
What is the significance of the “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” soliloquy?
It reflects Macbeth’s despair and nihilism, showing that life seems meaningless after his unchecked ambition leads to ruin in response to his wife's death.
What does the Latin phrase “Dulce et Decorum Est” mean?
“It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country", referring to the idea that dying for one’s country is honorable.
“The silence was deafening.” Which device is this?
Oxymoron – combining contradictory terms (silence and deafening).
What law gives the local policeman authority over Aboriginal people in the novel?
The Aborigines Protection Act.
Why does Marjane feel guilty after her uncle’s death?
Because she realizes the harsh reality of political oppression and feels powerless.
How does Shakespeare use pathetic fallacy to represent an idea in the play and what is the relevant context of this?
Storms and unnatural occurrences (e.g., darkness during daytime) mirror chaos and moral disorder caused by regicide of a rightful king. This is linked to the Divine Right of Kings.
What horrific event does the poem describe?
A gas attack during World War I, where a soldier fails to put on his mask in time and dies painfully.
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” Identify the device.
Metonymy – substituting an object (pen) for an idea (writing).