Coraline by Neil Gaiman Quiz

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

• The novel 'Coraline' is classified as a dark fantasy/horror story.
• The character that resembles Mr. Jones and is a creation of the Beldam is the Other Father.
• Coraline Jones is characterized by her bravery and resourcefulness.
• The dowsing rod is used to locate hidden water, metal, or other objects by responding to their presence when held over the ground.
• Terrestrial chelicerate arthropods, characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs, belong to the class Arachnida.
• Mr. and Mrs. Jones are unavailable and distracted, which leaves Coraline to explore the new house and discover the secret world.
• The cat acts as a mentor to Coraline and guides her through her journey.
• The button eyes of the Other Mother signify her artificial and unnatural nature.
• The significant difference in appearance between the Other Mother and Coraline's real mother is meant to indicate the contrast between the two worlds and the characters' true identities.
• The characters used to try to help trick Coraline Jones into staying in the Other World are the Other Mother and the Other Father.
• The spirits of three children who were previous victims of Beldam are the ghost children.

Theme and Characters

• 'Coraline' can be classified as a type of dark fantasy fiction.
• The 'Other Parents' in the story refer to the Beldam's creations that resemble Coraline's real parents.
• Coraline's challenge to the Other Mother for the souls of the ghost children and her parents signifies her bravery and willingness to protect others.
• The ending of the story, where Coraline lives happily ever after, suggests a resolution where Coraline has learned to appreciate her real life and family.

The Unborn Child by Saja Abraham

• The main theme explored in the excerpt is the emotional impact of abortion on the unborn child.
• The characteristic of the author, Saja Abraham, mentioned in the excerpt is that she is currently employed as a program coordinator.
• The unborn child makes a promise to love and forgive the mother in the poem 'A Prayer from the Womb'.
• The emotion the child expresses towards the mother is love and a desire to be loved.
• The unborn child expresses understanding towards the mother's decision to have an abortion.
• The main emotional tone of the text is one of sadness and longing.

Abortion and its Implications

• The line 'Don’t you guys want me anymore' suggests the unborn child's sense of rejection and abandonment.
• The excerpt 'Is it a new toy.Hey.It’s sucking up my house… Please… don’t tug at me' conveys the unborn child's distress and discomfort during the abortion procedure.
• The unborn child's distress is caused by the mother's decision to have an abortion, which is perceived as a rejection of their life.
• The text portrays the emotional impact of abortion on the unborn child as a traumatic and painful experience.
• The baby pleads 'Mommy, stop them, that’s my hand' during the abortion procedure to convey a sense of desperation and helplessness.
• '17 years have gone by since you made that fateful decision' implies that the mother has been living with the guilt and consequences of her decision for a long time.
• 'Post-abortion care, inhumane and degrading treatment to women' refers to the negative and often abusive treatment of women after undergoing an abortion.
• The discussion about decriminalizing abortion in the Philippines despite its strict religious dogmas aligns with the global discussion on reproductive rights and women's access to healthcare.
• The question 'If you were the baby, would you rather be born in such miserable and godless world, or just be denied by life' reflects the perspective of the unborn child, questioning the value of their existence in a world that may not want them.