Starter quiz
- In 'Leave Taking', why is Enid particularly proud of Viv?
- She has a good job.
- She is interested in her cultural heritage.
- She is respectful when the Pastor visits.
- She is an academic student. ✓
- She is going to go to university. ✓
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- In Scene Six of 'Leave Taking', Enid tells Mai that she is not worried about Viv because, "They can't take you ______ away from you".
- 'education' ✓
- In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', how does Pinnock draw attention to the Eurocentric nature of Viv's schooling?
- Viv quotes from Shakespeare. ✓
- Del draws attention to it, and this is why Enid slaps her.
- Viv doesn't know who Nanny of the Maroons is. ✓
- Viv quotes from Rupert Brooke. ✓
- Brod draws attention to it, and this is why Enid throws him out.
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- In Scene Six of 'Leave Taking', Enid tells Mai that she worries about Del. Why does Enid worry about Del?
- Enid is worried that Del doesn't have strong qualifications, unlike Viv. ✓
- Enid worries Del is going to become an obeah woman.
- Enid is worried that Del drinks to excess.
- Enid is worried that Del wants to visit the West Indies.
- Enid is worried because she doesn't know where Del is. ✓
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- Education is an important theme in 'Leave Taking'. How does Pinnock explore this theme through the character of Brod?
- Brod comes into conflict with Enid about the way she is teaching her daughters. ✓
- Brod complains about his own education, and how it has impacted his life.
- Brod draws attention to Viv's Eurocentric education. ✓
- Brod teaches Del about her cultural heritage.
- Brod serves as the catalyst for Viv questioning her formal education. ✓
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- Education is an important theme in 'Leave Taking'. How does Pinnock explore this theme through the character of Mai?
- Mai teaches Del about her cultural heritage. ✓
- Mai shows the importance of informal education. ✓
- Mai encourages Viv to reject her Eurocentric education.
- Mai complains about her own education and the impact it had on her.
- Mai is especially proud of her son because of his academic success.
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