Practice - "Pappachi’s Moth" by Arundhati Roy - 2.2
Practice Questions
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What was Pappachi’s official job title before he retired?
- Answer: He was the Imperial Entomologist at the Pusa Institute.
- Hint: He was a high-ranking scientist specializing in insects.
💡 Hint: He was a high-ranking scientist specializing in insects.
Define Patriarchy as it relates to the "Cycle of Patriarchy" session.
- Answer: A social system where power is held by men and passed down through male lines. In the story, this is seen when Chacko stops Pappachi's violence but simultaneously takes control of Mammachi's pickle business.
- Hint: It’s about who holds the "final say" in the family and society.
💡 Hint: It’s about who holds the "final say" in the family and society.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What object did Pappachi use to beat Mammachi before Chacko intervened?
- Type: MCQ
- Options: A wooden cane, A brass vase, An entomologist's net, A heavy book
- Correct Answer: A brass vase
- Explanation: The brass vase became a symbol of his domestic violence until his son physically stopped him.
- Hint: It’s a decorative household object mentioned in the Detailed Summary.
💡 Hint: It’s a decorative household object mentioned in the Detailed Summary.
Pappachi eventually received full credit for the moth species before he died.
- Type: Boolean
- Options: True, False
- Correct Answer: False
- Explanation: The species was named after the successor of the man who originally rejected Pappachi's claim, leaving Pappachi forever unacknowledged.
- Hint: Look at "The Entomological Heartbreak."
💡 Hint: Look at "The Entomological Heartbreak."
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Challenge Problems
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The Power Dynamic: Chacko’s intervention is often seen as a "heroic" moment. However, based on the Narrative Content Sessions, argue why his intervention might actually be a continuation of the Patriarchy rather than its destruction.
- Solution: While Chacko stops the physical pain, he does not empower Mammachi. He steps into the "Alpha" role previously held by his father, asserting his own physical dominance. By taking over the pickle factory and claiming it as his own, he ensures that the woman's labor still serves a male-headed household.
- Hint: Consider the "Session 2" discussion.
💡 Hint: Consider the "Session 2" discussion.
Visualizing Symbolism: If you were a director filming this story, how would you use lighting and costume to show Pappachi's internal "moth-shaped" bitterness?
- Answer: I would use high-contrast, "cold" blue lighting whenever Pappachi is on screen to show the "chill" he brings. His costume (the three-piece suit) should be unnaturally stiff and formal compared to the humid, tropical environment, visually representing his rigid refusal to accept his reality.
- Hint: Think about the "Anatomy of Resentment" and the suits.
💡 Hint: Think about the "Anatomy of Resentment" and the suits.
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