"Grass" Quiz
On a distant planet covered in mysterious grass, a noblewoman investigates a deadly plague threatening humanity and uncovers ancient secrets that challenge the nature of power, faith, and survival.
science fiction | 544 pages | Published in NaN
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- Discuss the role of environmentalism and ecological themes in 'Grass'. How does Tepper use the setting of the planet Grass to critique or comment on human interaction with nature?
- Analyze the character of Marjorie Westriding Yrarier. How does her journey reflect the larger themes of belief, adaptation, and survival in the novel?
- Explore the use of religion and religious organizations in 'Grass'. How do the Sanctity and its doctrines influence the events and characters in the novel?
- Examine the motif of hunting in the book. What does hunting symbolize for the aristocratic families of Grass, and how does it affect their society and relationships?
- Consider the depiction of gender roles and family structures in 'Grass'. In what ways does Tepper challenge or reinforce traditional notions of gender and power?
- Discuss the significance of disease, particularly the plague, in 'Grass'. How does the threat of the plague drive the plot and shape the characters’ decisions?
- How does Tepper use world-building and the alien ecology of Grass to create suspense and mystery throughout the novel?
- Evaluate the portrayal of the aristocratic bon families. How do their customs and attitudes reflect broader themes of privilege, control, and denial?
- What is the role of secrets and hidden knowledge in 'Grass'? How do they affect both individuals and societies on the planet?
- Analyze the ending of 'Grass'. Do you find it hopeful, bleak, or ambiguous? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
- How does 'Grass' engage with the concept of the 'other', both in terms of alien life and social outsiders? What does the novel suggest about fear and acceptance?
- Compare and contrast the societies on Grass with those elsewhere in the universe of the novel. What do these differences reveal about the themes of conformity and resistance?
- Discuss the use of symbolism in 'Grass', particularly with regard to the landscape, horses, and grass itself. What deeper meanings do these symbols convey?
- How does Tepper integrate elements of science fiction and fantasy in 'Grass'? What effect does this blending of genres have on the narrative and its themes?
