Starter quiz
- In Scene Four of 'Leave Taking', what does Enid reveal about her final day in Jamaica before migrating to England?
- Her mother told her not to leave.
- She had to persuade her husband to join her.
- Her sister asked her to take her with her.
- Her mother refused to say goodbye to her. ✓
- She thought she was going to America.
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- In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Enid and Del argue. Why is Del particularly angry with Enid?
- Del is angry that Brod is visiting again; she considers him a drunk.
- Del is jealous of the attention Viv gets from Enid.
- Del doesn't like the fact her mother wants to go and see Mai again.
- Del feels Enid is too focussed on the Pastor's visit.
- Del feels Enid ignores the discrimination Black people face in England. ✓
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- In Scene Five of 'Leave Taking', how does Pinnock show that Del is becoming increasingly interested in obeah?
- She questions Mai. ✓
- She buys various pieces of equipment. For example, cards.
- She tells Viv she wants to visit the West Indies.
- She watches Mai practicing certain rituals. ✓
- She dabs some of the love potion behind her ears when Mai isn't looking. ✓
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- In Scene One of 'Leave Taking', Enid describes Del as ' ______. Like she possessed.'
- 'Angry' ✓
- In Scene Six of 'Leave Taking', Enid confides in Mai, telling her that she is worried about Del: 'I worry she a go ______ herself.'
- 'destroy' ✓
- In Scene Six of 'Leave Taking', Mai wonders if there is 'some kinda curse that condemn our people to wander the earth like ______ who can't find rest.'
- 'ghosts' ✓
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