Wide Sargasso Sea Quiz Part 1

Who is the author of "Wide Sargasso Sea"?

• Jean Rhys

• Charlotte Bronte

• Virginia Woolf

• Zora Neale Hurston

What does the character of Tia symbolize in "Wide Sargasso Sea"?

• Antoinette's childhood innocence

• Racial tension and conflict

• Supernatural forces at work

• The passage of time

What is the significance of the "Wide Sargasso Sea" as referenced in the title?

• It symbolizes freedom and escape

• It represents the unknown and exotic

• It serves as a barrier between cultures

• It foreshadows a natural disaster

Which famous British novel is "Wide Sargasso Sea" considered a prequel to?

• Pride and Prejudice

• Jane Eyre

• Great Expectations

• Wuthering Heights

What is the setting of Part 1 in "Wide Sargasso Sea"?

• Thornfield Hall

• Coulibri Estate

• Manderley

• Gateshead Hall

What is the main conflict faced by Antoinette's family in Part 1?

• Poverty and financial insecurity

• Cultural and racial discrimination

• Political upheaval and oppression

• Family secrets and betrayal

How does the narrative style of "Wide Sargasso Sea" differ from "Jane Eyre"?

• It is written in first-person perspective

• It is written in third-person omniscient perspective

• It alternates between multiple narrators

• It is written as a series of diary entries

In which country is "Wide Sargasso Sea" primarily set?

• England

• France

• Jamaica

• Australia

How does Antoinette's childhood home, Coulibri Estate, change over time in Part 1?

• It becomes abandoned and dilapidated

• It is inherited by a distant relative

• It is transformed into a thriving plantation

• It is destroyed by a hurricane

What event triggers the decline of the Cosway family's social status?

• A devastating fire

• A family scandal

• A sudden financial loss

• A political revolution