Characters
What is the first thing the narrator dislikes about Mr Kelada?
His name.
Which 2 characters argue at mealtimes?
Mr Kelada and Mr Ramsay
Where does the ship leave from?
San Francisco
What symbolic meaning might be associated with the name "Kelada"?
A suggestion of his foreignness and outsider status among the British passengers. (not British)
What is the Union Jack?
The name of the British flag?
Who is the protagonist?
Max Kelada
Which 2 characters' true nature is revealed?
Me Kelada and Mrs Ramsay
When does the story "Mr. Know-All" take place?
Just after WWI, in the early 1920s.
What do the labels on Mr Kelada's luggage symbolize?
He has travelled a lot.
What is Prohibition?
The time period when it was illegal to buy or sell alcohol.
Name 2 things about Mr Kelada's behaviour that annoy the narrator.
He was too informal, talked too much (too chatty), took over everything (his game of patience), was always around, thought he knew everything, argued about everything.
Why does the narrator doubt that Mr. Kelada is really British?
Mr. Kelada’s name didn’t sound English. His skin was dark./ He had a fleshy hooked nose./ He had long, curly, black hair. Mr. Kelada had a Middle Eastern appearance.
What is the ship's destination?
Yokohama
What does the pearl necklace convey in "Mr. Know-All"?
Things are not always what they seem to be.
What is the difference between real and cultured pearls?
Cultured pearls are imitation and much cheaper.
How does the narrator's perception of Mr. Kelada change throughout the story?
He gains respect for him.
What is the turning point of the story "Mr. Know-All"?
Mr Kelada decides to declare that the pearls are fake, although they are real.
How does the setting of the ship contribute to the story?
It brings together people of different nationalities and backgrounds in close quarters.
How does the contrast between Mr. Kelada's loud personality and the reserved behaviour of the British passengers (narrator) symbolize cultural differences?
A reflection of the clash between Eastern and Western social norms / behaviour
What is a Levantine?
A Levantine is a person who resides in the Levant region, which includes countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and parts of Turkey.
Why does the narrator not have a name?
To show that prejudice is part of all of us and we all need to be aware of our own prejudices.
What moral lesson about prejudice does the plot of "Mr. Know-All" convey
The importance of looking beyond stereotypes and embracing individual differences
How does the setting of the ship influence the behavior and interactions of characters in "Mr. Know-All"?
it creates a microcosm of society where social norms and hierarchies are amplified and tested
What symbolic meaning might be associated with the setting of a ship's journey in "Mr. Know-All"?
It symbolizes the voyage of self-discovery and revelation for the characters.
How does "Mr. Know-All" reflect the British attitudes prevalent during its time?
The British believed they were superior.