Anita and Me: Context (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What type of work is 'Anita and Me'?
What type of work is 'Anita and Me'?
Semi-autobiographical
In which decade is 'Anita and Me' set?
In which decade is 'Anita and Me' set?
1960s
Where did Meera Syal grow up, as reflected in the novel?
Where did Meera Syal grow up, as reflected in the novel?
The Midlands
What significant social change occurred in 1960s Britain?
What significant social change occurred in 1960s Britain?
Rise of multiculturalism
What two lifestyles create tension in the novel?
What two lifestyles create tension in the novel?
Traditional Indian vs Western
What is Meena torn between throughout the novel?
What is Meena torn between throughout the novel?
Her heritage & fitting into British society
What social issue does Syal highlight as common in 1960s Britain?
What social issue does Syal highlight as common in 1960s Britain?
Casual racism & prejudice
Which communities were affected by prejudiced attitudes in the novel?
Which communities were affected by prejudiced attitudes in the novel?
Immigrant & working-class white communities
What divide does the book explore in immigrant families?
What divide does the book explore in immigrant families?
Divide between parents & children
What do Meena's parents embody in the novel?
What do Meena's parents embody in the novel?
Traditional Indian values
What creates a central conflict for Meena in the story?
What creates a central conflict for Meena in the story?
Being drawn to Western freedoms