Short-Answer Quizzes: Part I, pp. 66-165

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Questions
1. What fears do Cocoa and George share during their romance, and what do these fears imply about their future as a couple?

2. What concerns does Miranda have regarding Cocoa and George's marriage?

3. How is Miranda’s character developed in this section, and what does this reveal about the portrayal of motherhood in the novel?

4. How do the descriptions of Candle Walk night influence the setting and plot?

5. What is the mood at the end of Part I, and what does this atmosphere foreshadow for Part II?

Answers
1. Cocoa and George both fear losing each other, feeling their love is “too good to last.” These fears suggest that their future as a couple will hinge on their ability to reconcile their differing backgrounds and beliefs.

2. Miranda worries that Cocoa will endure hardships as a wife and mother, similar to the women in the Day family history. The marriage signifies Cocoa’s transition into these roles, potentially realizing this feared outcome.

3. Miranda’s character becomes more complex in this section. She shows both pride and regret about her role as the community’s matriarch. Her dedication to her neighbors hides a neglect of her own needs, which becomes evident for the first time in this part of the book.

4. The changing nature of the holiday challenges the spirit of generosity that its customs are based on. These changes pose potential threats to the core values of island life.

5. The end of Part I hints that Ruby will likely use her hoodoo powers for malicious purposes soon. This atmosphere suggests impending conflict and doom, with an imminent showdown between Ruby and Miranda in Part II.

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