MEMORIES OF A CHILDHOOD PART-1 PLENARY QUIZ

What is Zitkala-Sa's reaction to the cutting of her hair?

• a) Excitement

• b) Indifference

• c) Deep shame and helplessness

• d) Relief

Why did Zitkala-Sa resist having her hair cut at the school?

• a) She liked her hairstyle

• b) It was a symbol of rebellion

• c) Cutting hair was considered disgraceful in her culture

• d) She was afraid of scissors

What does the act of cutting her hair symbolize for Zitkala-Sa?

• a) A new beginning

• b) Loss of cultural identity

• c) Joyful transformation

• d) Relief from old traditions

How did Zitkala-Sa feel about the rules and treatment in the missionary school?

• a) She quickly adapted and enjoyed it

• b) She found them confusing and unfair

• c) She felt they were empowering

• d) She was indifferent

In Zitkala-Sa's initial experience like at the missionary school?

• a) Enjoyable and exciting

• b) Alienating and distressing

• c) Familiar and welcoming

• d) Intellectually stimulating

What act of defiance did Zitkala-Sa perform to resist conformity at the school?

• a) Running away

• b) Hiding under a bed to avoid her hair being cut

• c) Ignoring instructions

• d) Starting a protest

How did Zitkala-Sa describe the sounds around her during the haircutting incident?

• a) Calm and soothing

• b) Chaotic and frightening

• c) Melodic and harmonious

• d) Silent and eerie

What does the missionary school symbolize in Zitkala-Sa's story?

• a) Cultural preservation

• b) Forced assimilation and loss of identity

• c) Intellectual growth

• d) A sense of belonging

What message does Zitkala-Sa's story convey about her childhood experience?

• a) The joy of learning

• b) The importance of discipline

• c) The pain of cultural ensure and forced assimilation

• d) The thrill of new experiences

In Zitkala-Sa's culture, what does long hair present?

• a) Freedom and pride

• b) Wealth and power

• c) Rebellion and disobedience

• d) Weakness and poverty