Girl by Jamaica Kincaid

Author of "Girl"

• Greg Ames

• Saki

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Ernest Hemingway

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Where do you think this story takes place? What are the clues? Even if you aren't familiar with the culture, why do the mother and daughter feel familiar?

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If the girl in 'Girl' were a boy, what would the mother be telling him? What if the father were talking instead?

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What sentence structure is repeated (syntax)? What effect does this have on the mood and tone of the story?

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What is the theme of this story? What do you think the author is saying about tradition and gender (theme and tone)?

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What do you notice about the point of view? What is the effect?

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Jamaica Kincaids's given name at birth is...

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Elaine Potter Richardson

• Emily Blunt

• Annie John Lucy

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The first time Jamaica Kincaid sees England is from  

• a map.

• the deck of a ship.

• a drawing on a blackboard.

• a myth.

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What words best describe Kincaid's attitude towards England?

• disconnected and resentful

• angry and vengeful

• proud and optimistic

• supportive and curious

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Jamaica Kincaid is from what island?

• Antigua

• St. John's

• England

• Franconia

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