Character Analysis (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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How old is Nan Dear in the play?
How old is Nan Dear in the play?
70 years old
What does Nan Dear fake in Scene 4 to protect Dolly from Errol?
What does Nan Dear fake in Scene 4 to protect Dolly from Errol?
Coughing fits
Despite being illiterate, what does Gladys successfully do that shows her intelligence?
Despite being illiterate, what does Gladys successfully do that shows her intelligence?
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What does Gladys say about the encyclopaedias she buys despite being unable to read them?
What does Gladys say about the encyclopaedias she buys despite being unable to read them?
'Knowledge lifts ya'
How old is Dolly in the play?
How old is Dolly in the play?
16 years old
What does Dolly ultimately choose when Errol offers her a 'better life in the city'?
What does Dolly ultimately choose when Errol offers her a 'better life in the city'?
To remain with her family
What is Errol Fisher's occupation?
What is Errol Fisher's occupation?
Encyclopaedia salesman
What does Mr Coody represent in the play?
What does Mr Coody represent in the play?
Bureaucratic racism of institutions
What does Leon's character represent regarding Aboriginal communities?
What does Leon's character represent regarding Aboriginal communities?
Colonisation's trauma rippling through
What are the three generational approaches to oppression shown by Nan, Gladys, and Dolly?
What are the three generational approaches to oppression shown by Nan, Gladys, and Dolly?
Cynicism, assimilation, optimism