Trauma and the Muslim Experience: Navigating Religious Identity and Discrimination in Literature
| Description: This quiz explores the theme of trauma and the Muslim experience in literature, examining how Muslim characters navigate religious identity and discrimination. The questions delve into the complexities of Muslim identity, the impact of discrimination, and the ways in which literature portrays the Muslim experience. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
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| Tags: trauma muslim experience religious identity discrimination literature |
In the novel \"The Reluctant Fundamentalist\" by Mohsin Hamid, the protagonist Changez experiences a profound sense of alienation and disillusionment. What is the primary cause of this alienation?
In \"The Kite Runner\" by Khaled Hosseini, the protagonist Amir grapples with the guilt of his past actions. What is the central event that Amir feels responsible for?
In \"A Thousand Splendid Suns\" by Khaled Hosseini, the protagonist Mariam endures severe oppression and abuse. What is the primary source of Mariam's suffering?
In \"The Map of Love\" by Ahdaf Soueif, the protagonist Nadia struggles to reconcile her Muslim identity with her Western education. What is the primary challenge Nadia faces?
In \"The House of the Spirits\" by Isabel Allende, the protagonist Clara experiences a series of traumatic events. Which of the following is NOT a traumatic event that Clara experiences?
In \"The Namesake\" by Jhumpa Lahiri, the protagonist Gogol struggles with his identity as a first-generation Indian-American. What is the primary source of Gogol's identity crisis?
In \"The Joy Luck Club\" by Amy Tan, the protagonist Jing-mei Woo struggles to understand her mother's cultural expectations. What is the primary source of Jing-mei's conflict with her mother?
In \"The Color Purple\" by Alice Walker, the protagonist Celie experiences severe abuse and oppression. What is the primary source of Celie's suffering?
In \"Beloved\" by Toni Morrison, the protagonist Sethe is haunted by the memory of her infanticide. What is the primary reason for Sethe's decision to kill her daughter?
In \"The Bluest Eye\" by Toni Morrison, the protagonist Pecola Breedlove internalizes the racist beauty standards of her society. What is the primary consequence of Pecola's internalized racism?
In \"The House on Mango Street\" by Sandra Cisneros, the protagonist Esperanza Cordero experiences the challenges of growing up in a poor, Latino neighborhood. What is the primary source of Esperanza's struggles?
In \"The Joy Luck Club\" by Amy Tan, the protagonist Jing-mei Woo struggles to understand her mother's cultural expectations. What is the primary source of Jing-mei's conflict with her mother?
In \"The Color Purple\" by Alice Walker, the protagonist Celie experiences severe abuse and oppression. What is the primary source of Celie's suffering?
In \"Beloved\" by Toni Morrison, the protagonist Sethe is haunted by the memory of her infanticide. What is the primary reason for Sethe's decision to kill her daughter?
In \"The Bluest Eye\" by Toni Morrison, the protagonist Pecola Breedlove internalizes the racist beauty standards of her society. What is the primary consequence of Pecola's internalized racism?