A Far Cry from Africa

by Derek Walcott

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A Far Cry from Africa - Themes and Symbols Quiz

  1. In "A Far Cry from Africa," what does the phrase "tawny pelt" refer to?

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  2. What does Neruda refer to as a 'false god' in 'The Way Spain Was'?

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  3. In "A Far Cry From Africa," how does Walcott compare man's behavior to nature?

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  4. What internal conflict does Derek Walcott experience in "A Far Cry from Africa"?

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  5. In "A Far Cry from Africa," what do the flies symbolize?

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  6. What historical event is depicted in Pablo Neruda's poem 'The Way Spain Was'?

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  7. How does Derek Walcott describe his feelings towards the violent methods used by the Mau Mau in "A Far Cry from Africa"?

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  8. In "A Far Cry from Africa," what does the worm symbolize?

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