"Middlesex" Quiz
A hermaphrodite tells the epic tale of his family's history, spanning generations and continents, in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
fiction | 733 pages | Published in 2003
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Test your knowledge about the book "Middlesex". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the theme of identity play out in the novel Middlesex?
- Discuss the significance of the setting in the novel Middlesex, and how it influences the characters' development.
- Analyze the character of Cal/Calliope and explore how the author portrays the experience of being intersex.
- How does the author use the concept of family and heritage to drive the plot of Middlesex?
- Examine the role of gender and sexuality in the novel Middlesex, and how it shapes the characters' relationships and experiences.
- Discuss the narrative style of the novel Middlesex and its impact on the reader's understanding of the story.
- Explore the theme of cultural identity in Middlesex and its significance in the protagonist's journey.
