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Exploring the Literary Portrayal of Class-Based Language and Communication

Description: This quiz explores the literary portrayal of class-based language and communication in Indian Literature.
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In the novel 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy, the character Estha is often described as having a 'small voice'. What does this suggest about her social class?

  1. She is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak up.

  2. She is from a higher social class and is expected to be demure and quiet.

  3. She is from a middle-class family and is not expected to be too assertive.

  4. She is from a wealthy family and is expected to be outspoken and confident.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the novel, Estha's small voice is often contrasted with the loud voices of the upper-class characters. This suggests that her social class is seen as inferior and that she is not expected to be heard.

In the short story 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, the villagers use a strange and archaic form of language. What does this suggest about their social class?

  1. They are from a lower social class and are not educated.

  2. They are from a higher social class and are trying to maintain their status.

  3. They are from a middle-class family and are trying to fit in.

  4. They are from a wealthy family and are trying to show off their wealth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The villagers' strange and archaic language suggests that they are from a lower social class and have not had access to education. This is further supported by the fact that they are unaware of the lottery's true purpose.

In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch is often praised for his eloquence and his ability to communicate with people from all walks of life. What does this suggest about his social class?

  1. He is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above his station.

  2. He is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. He is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. He is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off his wealth.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Atticus Finch's eloquence and his ability to communicate with people from all walks of life suggest that he is from a higher social class. This is further supported by the fact that he is a lawyer and is respected by the community.

In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Jay Gatsby is often described as having a 'strange accent'. What does this suggest about his social class?

  1. He is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above his station.

  2. He is from a higher social class and is trying to maintain his status.

  3. He is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. He is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off his wealth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jay Gatsby's strange accent suggests that he is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above his station. This is further supported by the fact that he is a self-made man and has no family connections to the upper class.

In the novel 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, the character Elizabeth Bennet is often criticized for her 'improper' language. What does this suggest about her social class?

  1. She is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak properly.

  2. She is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. She is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. She is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off her wealth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elizabeth Bennet's improper language suggests that she is from a lower social class. This is further supported by the fact that she is not as well-educated as the upper-class characters and is often seen as being 'unrefined'.

In the novel 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker, the character Celie is often described as having a 'strong voice'. What does this suggest about her social class?

  1. She is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak up.

  2. She is from a higher social class and is expected to be demure and quiet.

  3. She is from a middle-class family and is not expected to be too assertive.

  4. She is from a wealthy family and is expected to be outspoken and confident.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Celie's strong voice suggests that she is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak up. This is further supported by the fact that she is often silenced by the men in her life and is not allowed to express her own opinions.

In the novel 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan, the character Jing-mei Woo is often praised for her 'perfect English'. What does this suggest about her social class?

  1. She is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above her station.

  2. She is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. She is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. She is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off her wealth.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jing-mei Woo's perfect English suggests that she is from a higher social class. This is further supported by the fact that she is well-educated and has access to opportunities that are not available to people from lower social classes.

In the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, the character Amir is often described as having a 'soft voice'. What does this suggest about his social class?

  1. He is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak up.

  2. He is from a higher social class and is expected to be demure and quiet.

  3. He is from a middle-class family and is not expected to be too assertive.

  4. He is from a wealthy family and is expected to be outspoken and confident.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amir's soft voice suggests that he is from a higher social class. This is further supported by the fact that he is well-educated and is expected to be respectful and obedient.

In the novel 'The Namesake' by Jhumpa Lahiri, the character Gogol Ganguli is often described as having a 'strange name'. What does this suggest about his social class?

  1. He is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above his station.

  2. He is from a higher social class and is trying to maintain his status.

  3. He is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. He is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off his wealth.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gogol Ganguli's strange name suggests that he is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in. This is further supported by the fact that he is often teased by his classmates for his name and is not sure how to fit in with either the Indian or American cultures.

In the novel 'The Lowland' by Jhumpa Lahiri, the character Subhash Mitra is often described as having a 'formal' way of speaking. What does this suggest about his social class?

  1. He is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above his station.

  2. He is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. He is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. He is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off his wealth.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subhash Mitra's formal way of speaking suggests that he is from a higher social class. This is further supported by the fact that he is well-educated and has a prestigious job.

In the novel 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga, the character Balram Halwai is often described as having a 'coarse' way of speaking. What does this suggest about his social class?

  1. He is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak properly.

  2. He is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. He is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. He is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off his wealth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balram Halwai's coarse way of speaking suggests that he is from a lower social class. This is further supported by the fact that he is not well-educated and has a menial job.

In the novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' by Kiran Desai, the character Sai is often described as having a 'musical' way of speaking. What does this suggest about her social class?

  1. She is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above her station.

  2. She is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. She is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. She is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off her wealth.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sai's musical way of speaking suggests that she is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in. This is further supported by the fact that she is well-educated and has a good job, but she is not from a wealthy family.

In the novel 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy, the character Rahel is often described as having a 'childlike' way of speaking. What does this suggest about her social class?

  1. She is from a lower social class and is not expected to speak properly.

  2. She is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. She is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. She is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off her wealth.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahel's childlike way of speaking suggests that she is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in. This is further supported by the fact that she is well-educated and has a good job, but she is not from a wealthy family.

In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Daisy Buchanan is often described as having a 'sweet' way of speaking. What does this suggest about her social class?

  1. She is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above her station.

  2. She is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. She is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. She is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off her wealth.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Daisy Buchanan's sweet way of speaking suggests that she is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off her wealth. This is further supported by the fact that she is well-educated and has a good job, but she is not from a middle-class family.

In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch is often described as having a 'dignified' way of speaking. What does this suggest about his social class?

  1. He is from a lower social class and is trying to rise above his station.

  2. He is from a higher social class and is expected to be well-spoken.

  3. He is from a middle-class family and is trying to fit in.

  4. He is from a wealthy family and is trying to show off his wealth.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Atticus Finch's dignified way of speaking suggests that he is from a higher social class. This is further supported by the fact that he is well-educated and has a prestigious job.

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