Parable of the Sower

What is the primary conflict faced by the protagonist in Chapter 12 of "Parable of the Sower"?

• Internal conflict with self-doubt

• Conflict with nature

• Conflict with societal collapse

• Conflict with a rival group

Which literary device is primarily used by Octavia Butler in Chapter 12 to develop the theme of survival?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

What is the effect of the author's choice to set Chapter 12 in a dystopian environment?

• It creates a sense of nostalgia.

• It highlights the resilience of the characters.

• It makes the story less believable.

• It simplifies the plot.

By the end of Chapter 12, how does the protagonist's understanding of their environment change?

• They become more fearful of their surroundings.

• They gain a deeper understanding of the dangers.

• They become indifferent to their environment.

• They find comfort in their surroundings.

How does the author use symbolism in Chapter 12 to convey the theme of hope?

• By using light to symbolize knowledge

• By using water to symbolize life

• By using fire to symbolize destruction

• By using seeds to symbolize growth

Imagine Ava, Lily, and Nora are discussing the novel they just started reading in their book club. They are trying to figure out the key characteristics of the protagonist, Lauren Olamina, in the first seven chapters. Can you help them out?

• Is she courageous, independent, empathetic, and resourceful?

• Or is she lazy, dependent, unsympathetic, and helpless?

• Maybe she is fearful, submissive, apathetic, and unresourceful?

• Or could she be rude, arrogant, indifferent, and incompetent?

Imagine you're in a book club with Samuel, Luna, and Benjamin. You're discussing the novel and the topic of gender roles comes up. How does the novel explore these roles, and what role does the character Lauren Olamina play in challenging traditional gender norms?

• Lauren Olamina challenges traditional gender norms by taking on leadership roles and rejecting the idea of women as solely caregivers or homemakers.

• Lauren Olamina reinforces traditional gender norms by conforming to the expectations of women as caregivers and homemakers.

• Lauren Olamina has no impact on gender roles and does not challenge traditional gender norms.

• The novel does not explore gender roles, and Lauren Olamina plays no role in challenging traditional gender norms.

Imagine Liam, Grace, and Noah are characters in the novel. How would you explain the significance of their reliance on Earthseed?

• Earthseed provides them with hope, purpose, and a sense of belonging in a chaotic and uncertain world.

• Earthseed brings chaos and uncertainty to their lives

• They rely on Earthseed for material wealth and resources

• Earthseed has no impact on their lives

Imagine Abigail, Aiden, and Rohan are characters in a thrilling story. How do the themes of survival and community play out in their story, particularly in relation to their leader, Lauren Olamina?

• Lauren Olamina only focuses on her own survival, leaving Abigail, Aiden, and Rohan to fend for themselves

• Lauren Olamina, despite being the leader, ignores the themes of survival and community

• The story does not address the themes of survival and community, even with Abigail, Aiden, and Rohan as characters

• Lauren Olamina demonstrates the themes of survival and community through her determination to survive in a dangerous world and her efforts to build a new community with Abigail, Aiden, and Rohan, based on shared beliefs and values.

Imagine Avery, Mia, and Charlotte are characters in a dystopian story alongside Lauren Olamina. How does the dystopian setting impact their lives and shape their beliefs and actions?

• The dystopian setting makes Avery, Mia, Charlotte, and Lauren's lives easier and more comfortable.

• The dystopian setting creates a harsh and dangerous environment, leading to Avery, Mia, Charlotte, and Lauren's struggle for survival and shaping their beliefs and actions.

• The dystopian setting has no impact on Avery, Mia, Charlotte, and Lauren.

• Avery, Mia, Charlotte, and Lauren are not affected by the harsh environment.