1.3 - Summary of Part One: The Ebb
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary setting of 'The Hungry Tide'?
💡 Hint: Think about where the main events of the story take place.
Name one main character in Part One: The Ebb.
💡 Hint: Consider the characters introduced in the beginning.
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What is the primary environmental setting of The Hungry Tide?
💡 Hint: Think about where the characters interact with nature.
True or False: Piya is entirely comfortable communicating in Bengali.
💡 Hint: Recall Piya's experiences when she arrives in Kolkata.
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Critically analyze how the historical context of the Morichjhãpi massacre informs the characters' perspectives and actions throughout 'The Ebb'.
💡 Hint: Consider how history informs contemporary issues within the narrative.
Evaluate how memory acts as a narrative device in the novel, focusing on its effects on character development and plot progression.
💡 Hint: Think about how the notebook allows insight into Nirmal’s character and the broader implications on Kanai.
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