Introduction to Contemporary Literature of the Twenty-First Century

Question 1

How are the two conflicts similar?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are based on the narrator’s perception.

Question 2

Who or what is the conflict between?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Zeitoun and the soldiers’ prejudice

Question 3

How does this excerpt show conflict arises from specific events?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Zeitoun faces prejudice because of 9/11.

Question 4

How are the conflicts different?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The first passage reflects external conflict; the second reflects internal conflict after 9/11.

Question 5

Which best describes the conflict in this excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

external

Question 6

Based on your reading, which themes might exist in literary responses to both 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina? Check all of the boxes that are correct.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

chaos and confusion following a disaster; suspicion based on preconceived ideas; effects of globalization

Question 7

Which theme are you likely to encounter only in a text responding to Hurricane Katrina and not in a text responding to 9/11?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

environmental issues following a natural disaster

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