Sultana’s Dream Overview

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Who is the protagonist's friend that she initially mistakes for someone else?

Sister Sara

What do the women say about Sultana's appearance?

She looks beautiful.

She looks timid.

She looks lost.

She looks very mannish. (correct)

In Ladyland, men are allowed to roam freely.

False

What is Ladyland described as being free from?

Sin and harm Signup and view all the answers

What does Sultana find funny about their customs?

They shut their men indoors. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sultana compare the act of keeping women inside to?

Keeping lunatics in an asylum Signup and view all the answers

What does Sister Sara claim about Sultana's countrymen regarding horticulture?

They think it is useless. Signup and view all the answers

The place where the women are kept in India is called the ______.

zenana Signup and view all the answers

What does Sister Sara suggest about the men’s ability to perform tasks in the zenana?

They would struggle to do any meaningful work. Signup and view all the answers

How does Sister Sara perceive the work habits of the magistrates in Sultana's country?

They often waste time on leisure activities during work hours. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested about the women's perspective on their position in the zenana?

They believe it is their fate to remain confined. Signup and view all the answers

What innovative method does the university in Ladyland use to draw water from the atmosphere?

A specially designed balloon with pipes Signup and view all the answers

What kind of activities does Sultana imply are synonymous with men’s time at work?

Socializing and smoking during official hours. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant change in the cultural practices of women in Ladyland regarding marriage age?

Early marriages were completely abolished and the marriage age was set to twenty-one Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Sister Sara's attitude challenge traditional gender roles?

She humorously suggests men lack the skills necessary for household tasks. Signup and view all the answers

How did the women of Ladyland manage to avoid mosquito bites?

Due to their advanced technologies and sanitation practices Signup and view all the answers

Who was primarily responsible for the educational reforms in Ladyland?

The Queen who was a scientist Signup and view all the answers

What is the cooking method used by the women in Ladyland?

Utilizing condensed solar heat without smoke or coal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sultana’s Dream

The story is set in a futuristic, utopian world called Ladyland, where women are in charge and men are kept confined.
The protagonist, Sultana, is a woman from India who finds herself in Ladyland after a dream-like experience.
She is taken on a tour of this society by a woman named Sister Sara.
In Ladyland, women are free to move about in public, while men are confined to their homes.
Sultana is initially surprised and shocked, but she gradually comes to see that the men are the ones who are really restricted in their lives.
The novel explores the social injustices women face in patriarchal societies, particularly the practice of purdah (veil) and confinement in zenana (women’s quarters).
The narrator uses satire and irony to expose the absurdity of the male-dominated world.
The central theme of the novel is the need for female empowerment and the idea of a world where women are in charge.

The Lady Land

The narrator, Sultana, is visiting Ladyland from a country where men are dominant and women are confined to the zenana.
In Ladyland, women hold power and men are confined to the zenanas.
Sister Sara, a Ladyland resident, is an example of a woman who holds power in society, she works in a government office and manages her household's daily activities.
In Ladyland, women have achieved scientific advancements and are educated, while the men are confined to the zenana.
The Queen of Ladyland is a key figure in the rise of women's power, implementing education for all women and stopping early marriages.
The story highlights the Ladyland Queen's dedication to science and education.
Ladyland universities have invented remarkable technologies such as a balloon to collect rainwater and a device for harnessing and storing solar heat.
The Queen's refusal to hand over political refugees to a neighboring king sparked a war.
The men of Ladyland are shown to be weak and unable to defend their country from invasion.
The Ladyland women successfully defended their country with intelligence and scientific advancements.
The men of Ladyland are now confined to the zenanas.
Ladyland has advanced technology, replacing manual labour through electricity, which is also used for transportation.
Ladyland is a country without railroads or paved streets, leading to the absence of accidents.
Ladyland has mastered controlling climate using their advancements in technology.
Ladyland is a country solely based on fruit as a food source.
Ladyland's religion emphasizes love and truth, and lying is considered a punishable offense.

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Explore the thought-provoking narrative of Sultana's Dream, set in a utopian world called Ladyland where women dominate society. Follow Sultana's journey as she discovers the social injustices faced by women in a patriarchal context. This quiz delves into the themes of female empowerment, satire, and the absurdities of gender roles.