Questions on "Bloodchild" by Octavia E. Butler

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Test your knowledge about Octavia E. Butler's thought-provoking story 'Bloodchild'. This quiz delves into the complex relationships and themes of the narrative, allowing you to reflect on the characters and their motivations.

Key Features:

  • 7 Engaging Questions
  • Multiple Choice and Text Responses
  • Ideal for Fans of Science Fiction
7 Questions2 MinutesCreated by PonderingReader42
What are the names of the 4 characters we see speak most in this story?
Gan
T'Gatoi
Desdemona
Lien
Qui
Rapunzel
Who are the Terrans?
The humans
The janitors
The land
The three blind mice
Who are the Tlic?
The Aliens who control the government
The people who created the Tesla
People who need breath mints
Come on, friend...You know I don't know...
In the third paragraph from the bottom on page 2, Gan tells us there are two different factions (or groups) of Tlic: T'Gatoi's faction and the other faction. In your own words and complete sentences, tell me what T'Gatoi's faction believes about the Terrans? What does the OTHER faction believe about the Terrans?
Look back to what you read on page 10 of the story. Why does Gan say he throws up when he's talking to Qui? Do you believe him or do you think he threw up for another reason?
What does Qui tell Gan he saw when he was little?
The Boogeyman
An N'Tlic (man carrying the alien babies) eaten alive by the alien grub and then killed the Tlic he was carrying the babies for.
Earth, how it used to be
3 little birds on his window sill
In your own words and in complete sentences, tell me what makes Gan change his mind about wanting to be an N'Tlic and carry T'Gatoi's babies? Why does he decide to do it anyway?
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