Euphoria Quiz

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Who is Bett, and in what way does she add contrast to the narrative? (from Part 5, Chapters 12 – 16)

Bett is Bankson’s casual sex partner: her determination to have a multi-level relationship with him, in spite of his wanting to keep it casual, contrasts with Nell’s diffidence.

Bett is Fen’s casual sex partner: her lack of emotional and intellectual connection with him contrasts with the connection he does have with Nell.

Bett is Bankson’s casual sex partner: her lack of emotional and intellectual connection with him contrasts with the connection he does have with Nell.

Bett is Nell’s casual sex partner: her lack of demand and control over Nell contrasts with her experiences with both Helen and Fen.

Given what the narrative has suggested up to Part 7 in the story about Fen’s priorities, why is Fen’s urging of Bankson to stay significant? (from Part 7, Chapters 22 – 23)

It suggests that for Fen, the excitement of developing new ideas and insights is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

It suggests that for Fen, the possibility of success associated with Bankson’s contribution to The Grid is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

It suggests that for Fen, Bankson’s contribution to helping Nell get over her relationship with Helen is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

It suggests that for Fen, Nell’s evident excitement about developing new ideas and insights is more important than his (Fen’s) jealousy about Nell.

Who is Katie, and why is she thematically significant? (from Part 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

Katie is Fen’s sister, and his only female sibling: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in gender roles and relationships.

Katie is Nell’s sister who died in infancy: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in female sexuality and childbearing.

Katie is Bankson’s sister, and his only surviving sibling: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in female sexuality and childbearing.

Katie is Nell’s sister who died in infancy: she represents a key development in the novel’s thematic interest in colonial attitudes and actions.

Bankson angrily tells Fen that the territory in which they are working together is not “his” territory. This seems to put Bankson and Fen on opposite sides of which of the book’s thematic elements, and why? (from Part 4, Chapters 10 – 11)

The book’s theme relating to colonialism: Bankson seems to be a colonialist, while Fen is not.

The book’s theme relating to gender relations: Bankson is very much traditionally “male”, while Fen is not.

The book’s theme relating to colonialism: Fen seems to be a colonialist, while Bankson is not.

The book’s theme relating to obsession: Bankson is clearly obsessed with claiming territory, while Fen is not.

Fen’s reaction to receiving so much less mail than Nell is part of his reaction to which previous experience? (from Part 6, Chapters 17 – 21)

His reaction to Nell’s book being so successful.

His reaction to Bankson’s research with the Kiona not leading him to the flute.

His reaction to Nell’s insistence on meeting and interviewing Xambun.

His reaction to Helen’s book being so successful.