The novel "White Teeth" by Zadies Smith

Question 1

Who is the author of the novel ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 1

Zadie Smith

Question 2

What is the primary setting of ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 2

London

Question 3

True or False: ‘White Teeth’ explores themes of multiculturalism.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The novel ‘White Teeth’ was published in _____ year.

Answer 4

2000

Question 5

Who are the two main families in ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 5

The Jones family and the Iqbal family

Question 6

What profession does Archie Jones have?

Answer 6

He is a former soldier and a failed businessman.

Question 7

What significant event occurs at the beginning of ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 7

Archie Jones attempts to commit suicide.

Question 8

Multiple choice: Which character is a staunch Muslim? A) Samad Iqbal B) Archie Jones C) Clara Jones

Answer 8

A) Samad Iqbal

Question 9

What is the relationship between Samad Iqbal and Archie Jones?

Answer 9

They are war buddies.

Question 10

True or False: The narrative of ‘White Teeth’ includes multiple timelines.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What are the names of Samad Iqbal’s children?

Answer 11

Millat and Magid

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Clara Jones is originally from _____ country.

Answer 12

Jamaica

Question 13

What is the significance of the title ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 13

It symbolizes the theme of identity and the duality of cultures.

Question 14

What major historical event influences the characters in ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 14

World War II

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which character is known for their radical views? A) Millat Iqbal B) Magid Iqbal C) Archie Jones

Answer 15

A) Millat Iqbal

Question 16

What does Samad struggle with throughout the novel?

Answer 16

His sense of identity and cultural heritage.

Question 17

What is the profession of the character Neena?

Answer 17

She is a journalist.

Question 18

True or False: ‘White Teeth’ deals with the theme of generational conflict.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What does the character Archie represent in the novel?

Answer 19

The English working-class experience. He is also the hero of the story

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The character of Samad Iqbal is often seen as a _____ figure.

Answer 20

tragic

Question 21

What type of narrative style is employed in ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 21

A multi-perspective narrative

Question 22

What is the role of food in ‘White Teeth’?

Answer 22

It serves as a symbol of cultural identity and connection.

Question 23

Which character is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist?

Answer 23

Josua chalfen

Question 24

What does the character of Clara Jones symbolize?

Answer 24

The immigrant experience and the quest for belonging.

Question 25

True or False: The novel includes a focus on science and religion.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What is the character Magid eventually forced to do?

Answer 26

He moves to Bangladesh to embrace his roots.

Question 27

What overarching theme does 'White Teeth' address regarding identity?

Answer 27

The complexities of post-colonial identity.

Question 28

The description of “the great immigration experiment”, in the context of the novel’s representation of experimental scientists (e.g. 311-12)

Answer 28

The great immigrant experience is equal to the representation of experimental scientist. They are both experiements- they both focus on mixing genes to create hybrids of things "Whose bodies did exactly what Marcus told them". The great immigrant experience serves as a warning I think for the experiements that Marcus performs and vice versa I think. ( a hidden message of sorts)

Question 29

The image of cultural integration as being comfortable, “like a man returning to his lover’s bed after a midnight walk” (is this a comfortable image in the context of 361’s reminder that “people treat their lovers badly”)

Answer 29

No, it is not. The sentence "people treat their lovers badly" is ironic in this context. She means the opposite. The lovers are a metaphor for "Immigrants" I think.

Question 30

Drawing on either Bhabha or Hall, discuss the theme of hybridity in the novel. 236 “Alsana took out BALTIC-BRAIN” to “fairy-tale!”) 384-5 Hortense “Black and white never come to no good” 328 Irie “The purity of it” Chalfenism and “hybrid vigour” (309, 312, 314) Drawing on either Bhabha or Hall, discuss the theme of hybridity in the novel.

Answer 30

Alsana is a western (indo-aryan) Hortense says black and white (archie and clara) come to no good, cannot be mixed. Irie wants the purity of it- the englishness, she does not want to be an immigrant. Cross-pollination produces more varied offspring that are better able to cope with a changed environment. Creating mice whoose bodies did exactly what he told them. their dinner table was an exercise in mirrorred perfectionism.