QUIZ: PLOT-CONSTRUCTION IN CRY, THE PEACOCK

Welcome to your QUIZ: PLOT-CONSTRUCTION IN CRY, THE PEACOCK

1. What was the profession of Maya’s husband, Gautama?

2. Why is the novel called a psychological novel?

3. How many parts is the novel 'Cry, the Peacock' divided into?

4. What event marks the beginning of the novel 'Cry, the Peacock'?

5. What does the death of Toto symbolize in the novel 'Cry, the Peacock'?

6. Which character in the novel 'Cry, the Peacock' is primarily ruled by logic and detachment?

7. What is the main psychological struggle Maya faces?

8. Which relative pampers Maya in her childhood?

9. How does Gautama treat Maya's grief over Toto’s death?

10. What character quality differentiates Maya’s father from Gautama?

11. Which ancient text influences Gautama’s beliefs?

12. The major message conveyed by the novel 'Cry, the Peacock' is:

13. What literary technique is most evident in the narrative of 'Cry, the peacock'?

14. How does Anita Desai explore Maya’s inner world?

15. What is the primary theme conveyed by the plot of 'Cry, the Peacock'?

Girdhari Lal Suthar

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