Tangerine Final Quiz

Paul’s entire childhood is shaped around what?

• A. lies and deceit

• B. truth and honesty

• C. flashbacks

• D. self-discovery

How is the lack of family values within the Fisher family made clear in Tangerine?

• A. through Paul’s lack of relationship with his parents

• B. by the impact of Erik’s actions on each member of the Fisher family

• C. through the unconditional love and support of the Cruz family members

• D. None of the above

What was the purpose of using flashbacks in Tangerine?

• A. to foreshadow future events in the novel

• B. to show hidden truths

• C. to reveal more than one point of view

• D. to add a supernatural element to the story

What drives most of the suspense and action in Tangerine?

• A. lies and deceit

• B. family values

• C. memory and the past

• D. class division

How does Paul’s blindness help to shape the novel’s themes?

• A. highlights the importance of understanding individuals with a handicap

• B. through Paul’s experiences of discrimination and prejudice from both peers and teachers

• C. by serving as a metaphor for Paul’s internal struggles with identity and self-acceptance

• D. all of the above

Which character mirrors Paul’s internal conflicts?

• A. Erick Fisher

• B. Joey Costello

• C. Luis Cruz

• D. Theresa Cruz

Which literary device does the author use to showcase Paul’s isolation and alienation in Tangerine?

• A. simile

• B. flashbacks

• C. metaphor

• D. hyperbole

Which character undergoes the most change in Tangerine?

• A. Mike Costello

• B. Paul Fisher

• C. Wayne

• D. Betty Bright

How is the theme of social injustice and discrimination displayed in the novel?

• A. through the comments made by Mrs. Fisher, Erik Fisher, Arthur Bauer, and Joey Costello

• B. by showing the importance of volunteer work

• C. by Paul speaking up for the rights of the disabled

• D. by the HOA’s treatment of farm workers in the community

How does the setting enhance the theme of identity in the novel?

• A. by pointing out the differences between residents of Lake Windsor Downs and Tangerine

• B. through Paul’s interactions with others in the novel that challenge his belief system

• C. by the brawl at the Senior Awards Night

• D. through the symbolism of the tangerine groves