Quiz on 'Never Let Me Go' - Form, Structure, and Language

What narrative perspective is used in 'Never Let Me Go'?

• Third person omniscient

• Second person

• First person

• Third person limited

Who is the narrator of 'Never Let Me Go'?

• Kazuo Ishiguro

• Ruth

• Tommy

• Kathy

What is the significance of the novel's non-linear narrative?

• It allows for multiple perspectives.

• It simplifies the plot.

• It creates suspense by revealing events gradually.

• It focuses on a single event.

What does Kathy assume about the reader at the beginning of the novel?

• They are familiar with her friends.

• They understand the concept of cloning.

• They have prior knowledge of her society.

• They know her full name.

What is the role of a 'carer' in the novel?

• A medical professional

• A donor caretaker

• A guardian

• A teacher

What does the term 'Hailsham student' imply in the novel?

• A student clone

• A regular school student

• A student with special abilities

• A university student

What is the effect of Kathy's selective narration?

• It reveals all secrets immediately.

• It distorts the reader's knowledge.

• It provides a complete understanding of events.

• It simplifies the plot.

What does Kathy's narration style require from the reader?

• Passive reading

• Perceptive thinking

• Emotional detachment

• Quick reading

What is the primary genre of 'Never Let Me Go'?

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

What does the novel's form allow Ishiguro to explore?

• Poetry

• Simple narratives

• Short stories

• Complex themes