By Any Other Name, A Memoir

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Who is the most outspoken character disturbed by the treatment of Indian people by the English?

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Premila

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What does 'insular' mean?

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Narrow-minded or detached from others.

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What does 'sedately' mean?

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Calm and in a dignified manner.

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Why did the girls stop attending school?

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They refused to be targets of bigotry.

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What does 'tepid' mean?

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Neither hot nor cold; lukewarm.

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What is the main theme of 'By Any Other Name'?

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The struggle against cultural identity and discrimination.

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Define 'bigotry'.

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Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or beliefs.

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What is the significance of the characters' names in the memoir?

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They reflect cultural identity and the impact of colonialism.

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What does the term 'cultural identity' refer to?

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The identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on culture.

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How does the memoir address the theme of racism?

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It illustrates the personal experiences of discrimination faced by the characters.