Quiz on 'The Two Grandmothers' by Olive Senior

Who is the author of 'The Two Grandmothers'?

• Olive Senior

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Nadine Gordimer

• Mary Seacole

Where was Olive Senior born?

• Cardiff, Wales

• Ottawa, Canada

• Kingston, Jamaica

• Trelawney, Jamaica

What is Grandma Dell's primary characteristic?

• Materialistic

• Traditional

• Narcissistic

• Socialite

Which grandmother is referred to as Towser?

• The narrator's mother

• The narrator's aunt

• Grandma Dell

• Grandma Elaine

What does Grandma Elaine think of Grandma Dell?

• She is indifferent

• She wants to be like her

• She sees her as irrelevant

• She admires her

What theme is highlighted by Grandma Elaine's comments about the narrator's hair?

• Love and Family Relationships

• Racial Prejudice

• Innocence vs. Loss of Innocence

• Women in Society

What does the narrator initially prefer about Grandma Dell?

• Her social status

• Her wealth

• Her attentiveness

• Her travel experiences

What is the setting of the story?

• New York and London

• Rural Jamaica and Kingston

• Toronto and Ottawa

• Miami and Clearwater

How does the narrator's view of her country friends change?

• She becomes more accepting of them

• She ignores them completely

• She wants to be like them

• She starts to look down on them

What does Grandma Dell believe about her granddaughter's hair?

• It is too coarse

• It is beautiful

• It needs to be cut

• It is a disgrace