Kiswana Browne: A Woman of Brewster Place

What is the significance of Kiswana Browne's name in 'The Women of Brewster Place'?

• It represents her rejection of her given name and her embrace of her African heritage and identity.

• It symbolizes her rejection of her African heritage and embrace of Western culture.

• It has no significance in the story.

• It represents her love for Italian culture and identity.

How does Kiswana Browne challenge the traditional gender roles in the novel?

• Embracing traditional gender roles and expectations

• Encouraging women to conform to societal norms

• Advocating for women's rights, promoting independence, and rejecting societal expectations of women

• Supporting the idea of women being dependent on men

Discuss the impact of Kiswana Browne's activism on the community of Brewster Place.

• Kiswana Browne's activism brought about positive changes in the community of Brewster Place, empowering the residents and addressing social issues.

• Kiswana Browne's activism had no impact on the community of Brewster Place

• Kiswana Browne's activism was not supported by the residents of Brewster Place

• Kiswana Browne's activism caused more harm than good in the community of Brewster Place

What are the major conflicts faced by Kiswana Browne in the novel?

• Financial problems

• Health issues

• Lack of education

• The major conflicts faced by Kiswana Browne include racial discrimination, identity crisis, and the struggle for social justice.

Explain the relationship between Kiswana Browne and her mother in the story.

• Close and supportive relationship

• Distant relationship due to geographical distance

• Strained relationship due to differing views and lifestyles

• No relationship as they are not related

How does Kiswana Browne's education and background influence her actions and decisions?

• Kiswana Browne's education and background make her indecisive and unsure

• Kiswana Browne's education and background influence her actions and decisions by shaping her perspective and values, and by giving her the knowledge and skills to navigate her environment.

• Kiswana Browne's education and background have no impact on her actions and decisions

• Kiswana Browne's education and background cause her to act impulsively and without thought

What role does Kiswana Browne play in the gentrification of Brewster Place?

• Benefiting from gentrification

• Promoting gentrification

• Ignoring gentrification

• Resisting gentrification

Discuss the symbolism of Kiswana Browne's apartment in the novel.

• Her apartment symbolizes her desire for independence and self-expression.

• Her apartment symbolizes her fear of commitment and responsibility.

• Her apartment symbolizes her obsession with material possessions.

• Her apartment symbolizes her love for the color blue.

How does Kiswana Browne's character represent the theme of empowerment in the story?

• Being passive and submissive to the authority

• Ignoring the needs of the residents and focusing on personal gain

• Discouraging the residents from standing up for themselves

• Advocating for the rights of the residents and encouraging them to stand up for themselves

In what ways does Kiswana Browne's story reflect the experiences of African American women in society?

• Themes of alien abduction, time travel, and parallel universes

• Themes of identity, discrimination, and empowerment

• Reflections of ancient Greek mythology and folklore

• Experiences of European American men in society