Dystopian Visions in Indigenous Literature
- 1. Who is the author of the novel 'Future Home of the Living God'?
A) Sherman Alexie
B) Octavia Butler
C) Tomson Highway
D) Louise Erdrich
- 2. Which author wrote 'The Marrow Thieves', a novel set in a dystopian future where people have lost the ability to dream?
A) Mary Crow Dog
B) Leslie Marmon Silko
C) Eden Robinson
D) Cherie Dimaline
- 3. In 'Almanac of the Dead' by Leslie Marmon Silko, which city serves as a focal point for Indigenous resistance and revolutionary action?
A) Portland
B) Miami
C) Chicago
D) Tucson
- 4. Who is the author of the novel 'Split Tooth', which blends poetry and prose to tell a coming-of-age story set in the Arctic?
A) Eden Robinson
B) Cherie Dimaline
C) Tanya Tagaq
D) Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
- 5. Which Indigenous writer explores themes of trauma, identity, and healing in their novel 'Monkey Beach'?
A) Leslie Marmon Silko
B) Winona LaDuke
C) Eden Robinson
D) Tomson Highway
- 6. In 'There There' by Tommy Orange, what event serves as a backdrop for the interconnected stories of urban Native Americans?
A) Oakland Powwow
B) Wounded Knee Massacre
C) The Sand Creek Massacre
D) Trail of Tears
- 7. Which novel explores the impact of residential schools and intergenerational trauma on Indigenous families in 'Indian Horse'?
A) Richard Wagamese
B) Tomson Highway
C) Drew Hayden Taylor
D) Eden Robinson
- 8. In 'Dancing Home' by Pauline Johnson, what theme is central to the dystopian narrative of the story?
A) Survival
B) Environmental destruction
C) Assimilation
D) Celebration of culture
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