Anita and Me: Context (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What literary form does 'Anita and Me' take, drawing from Meera Syal's own experiences?
What literary form does 'Anita and Me' take, drawing from Meera Syal's own experiences?
Semi-autobiographical
Who is the author of 'Anita and Me'?
Who is the author of 'Anita and Me'?
Meera Syal
In which decade is 'Anita and Me' set?
In which decade is 'Anita and Me' set?
1960s
Where in England is the novel 'Anita and Me' set?
Where in England is the novel 'Anita and Me' set?
The Midlands
What significant social phenomenon was rising in Britain during the 1960s as shown in the novel?
What significant social phenomenon was rising in Britain during the 1960s as shown in the novel?
Multiculturalism
What is the name of the main character in 'Anita and Me'?
What is the name of the main character in 'Anita and Me'?
Meena
What two conflicting forces does Meena struggle to balance in the novel?
What two conflicting forces does Meena struggle to balance in the novel?
Indian heritage & English surroundings
What negative social attitudes does Syal highlight as common during the 1960s?
What negative social attitudes does Syal highlight as common during the 1960s?
Casual racism & prejudice
Which two communities were affected by prejudiced attitudes in the novel?
Which two communities were affected by prejudiced attitudes in the novel?
Immigrant & working-class white
What type of divide is explored between immigrant parents and their children?
What type of divide is explored between immigrant parents and their children?
Generational divide
What are immigrant parents in the novel keen to preserve?
What are immigrant parents in the novel keen to preserve?
Cultural traditions
What creates the central conflict in Meena's story?
What creates the central conflict in Meena's story?
Divide between her & her parents