Women of Brewster Place, Dawn Quiz

Who is the author of the novel 'Women of Brewster Place, Dawn'?

• Toni Morrison

• Alice Walker

• Gloria Naylor

• Maya Angelou

What is the main theme of the novel?

• The main theme of the novel is the struggles and resilience of European American men in a high-income suburban community.

• The main theme of the novel is the adventures and success of Hispanic American businessmen in a corporate world.

• The main theme of the novel is the joy and happiness of Asian American teenagers in a middle-class neighborhood.

• The main theme of the novel is the struggles and resilience of African American women in a low-income urban community.

What is the significance of the setting in the novel?

• To highlight the characters' favorite vacation spots

• To provide a backdrop for the characters' experiences and to reflect the social and economic conditions of the time.

• To provide a backdrop for the characters' fashion choices

• To showcase the latest technology of the time period

Describe the character of Mattie Michael and her role in the story.

• Mattie Michael is a weak and dependent woman who has no impact on the story.

• Mattie Michael is a man who plays a minor role in the story.

• Mattie Michael is a wealthy and privileged woman who is disconnected from the struggles of African American women.

• Mattie Michael is a strong and resilient woman who represents the struggles and triumphs of African American women in the urban setting of Brewster Place.

How does the novel address issues of race and gender?

• Through the experiences of the women living in Brewster Place, highlighting the intersectionality of their identities and the challenges they face.

• By portraying women as weak and submissive, reinforcing gender stereotypes

• By completely avoiding any discussion of race and gender issues

• By ignoring the experiences of women of color and focusing only on white women

Discuss the symbolism of the Brewster Place community in the novel.

• Symbolizes the struggles, resilience, and solidarity of African American women

• Symbolizes the struggles of immigrant families

• Reflects the political power of the male characters in the novel

• Represents the economic prosperity of the community

What role does friendship play in the lives of the women in the novel?

• Friendship has no impact on the lives of the women

• Friendship causes conflict and competition among the women

• Friendship provides support, companionship, and solidarity in facing life's challenges.

• Friendship leads to betrayal and mistrust among the women

How does the novel portray the struggles and triumphs of African American women?

• Through their experiences and challenges in the Brewster Place community.

• By portraying them as weak and helpless

• Through their experiences and challenges in the suburbs

• By ignoring their struggles and focusing on their successes

What is the impact of the character Lorraine on the other women in the story?

• She causes them to become weak and dependent

• She is a source of conflict and division among them

• She has no impact on the other women

• She serves as a source of strength and support for them.

How does the novel explore the concept of home and belonging?

• By focusing on the animals in Brewster Place

• By exploring the concept of home and belonging in outer space

• Through the experiences of the women living in Brewster Place

• Through the experiences of the men living in Brewster Place