Characters
Who is the mother of the Richardson children?
Who is Elena Richardson?
What theme explores the concept of motherhood in the novel?
What is maternal sacrifice?
What do the "little fires" symbolize in the novel?
What are unresolved conflicts?
What event starts the conflict between the Richardsons and the Warrens?
What is the custody battle for May Ling?
In what fictional town does the story take place?
What is Shaker Heights, Ohio?
Who said, “You can't be a part of something without being a part of everything”?
Who is Mia Warren?
This word describes a person who is friendly and easy to talk to.
What is affable?
Which character is an artist and the mother of May Ling?
Who is Bebe Lin?
Which theme addresses the idea of privilege and class?
What is social inequality?
What does the art represent in Mia's life?
What is expression and identity?
What is Izzy's act of rebellion against her family's expectations?
What is setting the house on fire?
During which decade is "Little Fires Everywhere" primarily set?
What is the 1990s?
Complete this quote: "Sometimes you don't know what you have until…"
"…it's gone."
This term refers to the act of obtaining something, often through effort.
What is procure?
Who is the rebellious daughter of Elena Richardson?
Who is Izzy Richardson?
What theme highlights the conflict between personal beliefs and societal expectations?
What is identity?
What does the house symbolize for the Richardsons?
What is stability and control?
What significant choice does Bebe make in the story?
What is choosing to reclaim her daughter?
What does the suburb represent in the context of the story?
What is conformity and privilege?
What does Elena mean when she says, "You can't be a good mother and a good artist"?
What is the conflict between personal ambition and parenting?
This word describes a serious and dignified manner, often associated with events that are grave or formal.
What is solemn?
Which character is a single mother and a tenant of the Richardsons?
Who is Mia Warren?
Which theme involves the exploration of secrets and lies?
What is deception?
What does May Ling's name symbolize?
What is cultural identity?
What role does the art exhibit play in the story?
What is a catalyst for Mia's past to be revealed?
How does the setting impact the characters' lives?
What is it creates a pressure to maintain appearances?
What is the significance of the quote, “You are not your past”?
What is the theme of redemption?
This term refers to a feeling of annoyance or disappointment, especially when something does not go as planned.
What is chagrin?
Who is the wealthy couple that adopts May Ling?
Who are the McCulloughs?
What theme reflects the struggle for self-discovery?
What is personal growth?
What does the photograph represent in the context of the story?
What is the preservation of memory?
How does the novel end?
What is with the fire and the aftermath of the Richardson family?
What is a significant cultural backdrop that influences the narrative?
What is the divide between different socio-economic classes?
How does the quote reflect the theme of identity: "We cannot choose our families"?
What is the exploration of familial ties and personal choices?
This word describes a quality of being calm and composed, especially in difficult situations.
What is unflappable?