Practice "the Third And Final Continent" By Jhumpa Lahiri (5.3) - Unit 3: Prose – Short Stories and Novels
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"The Third and Final Continent" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Practice - "The Third and Final Continent" by Jhumpa Lahiri - 5.3

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Question 1 Easy

Name the three continents the narrator travels through and identify which one represents his "final" destination.

  • Answer: 1. Asia (India), 2. Europe (England), and 3. North America (United States). North America is his final destination.
  • Hint: Think about the title of the story.

💡 Hint: Think about the title of the story.

Question 2 Easy

Define Restraint as it is used in the context of the narrator’s character.

  • Answer: Self-control in expressing feelings, often tied to cultural upbringing and stoicism. It is the way the narrator handles his loneliness and the awkwardness of his new marriage.
  • Hint: It’s the opposite of being overly emotional or impulsive.

💡 Hint: It’s the opposite of being overly emotional or impulsive.

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Question 1

Which character declares the moon landing to be "Splendid!"?

  • Type: MCQ
  • Options: Mala, The Narrator, Mrs. Croft, The Narrator’s Mother
  • Correct Answer: Mrs. Croft
  • Explanation: Mrs. Croft’s repeated use of the word "Splendid!" acts as a focal point for the narrator's appreciation of human achievement.
  • Hint: She is the 103-year-old landlady.
Mala
The Narrator
Mrs. Croft
The Narrator’s Mother * **Correct Answer**: Mrs. Croft * **Explanation**: Mrs. Croft’s repeated use of the word "Splendid!" acts as a focal point for the narrator's appreciation of human achievement. * **Hint**: She is the 103-year-old landlady.

💡 Hint: She is the 103-year-old landlady.

Question 2

The narrator’s journey is portrayed as a grand struggle filled with loud, dramatic conflicts.

  • Type: Boolean
  • Options: True, False
  • Correct Answer: False
  • Explanation: The story highlights that the immigrant experience is often marked by silent perseverance and "quiet dignity" rather than grand, external struggles.
  • Hint: Look at the "Medium Summary."
True
False * **Correct Answer**: False * **Explanation**: The story highlights that the immigrant experience is often marked by **silent perseverance** and "quiet dignity" rather than grand
external struggles. * **Hint**: Look at the "Medium Summary."

💡 Hint: Look at the "Medium Summary."

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Challenge 1 Hard

The Integration Architect: In Session 3, the concept of Integration vs. Preservation is explored. List two ways the narrator "integrates" into American life and two ways he "preserves" his Indian heritage.

  • Solution:
  • Integration: 1. Working as a librarian at a major American university (MIT). 2. Eventually buying a home and raising a child who goes to American schools.
  • Preservation: 1. Honoring his arranged marriage. 2. Maintaining his respectful, traditional treatment of elders like Mrs. Croft.
  • Hint: Look for the "synthesis" mentioned in the Medium Summary.

💡 Hint: Look for the "synthesis" mentioned in the Medium Summary.

Challenge 2 Hard

The Generational Comparison: Mrs. Croft was born in 1866. Compare her "longevity" to the narrator's "resilience." Why does the narrator feel a connection to her even though they are from completely different worlds?

  • Answer: Both characters are survivors. Mrs. Croft survived over a century of massive world changes, and the narrator survived a move across three continents. He respects her "dignity" because it mirrors the "quiet dignity" he tries to maintain in his own life. They share the moral value of resilience in the face of an ever-changing world.
  • Hint: Think about the "Moral Anchor" memory aid.

💡 Hint: Think about the "Moral Anchor" memory aid.

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