Test Your Knowledge of Bloodchild
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What is T'Gatoi's role in the Preserve?

  • She is a refuge for the protagonist and his family.
  • She is a government official in charge of the Preserve (correct)
  • She is in charge of overseeing the joining of families.
  • She is a Terran living with Tlic aliens.
  • What is the role of T'Gatoi in the story?

  • A scientist studying the eggs
  • A Terran protagonist
  • The mother of the protagonist
  • A Tlic government official in charge of the Preserve (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the sterile eggs given to the protagonist and his family?

  • To provide sustenance
  • To increase intelligence
  • To prevent aging
  • To prolong life and vigor (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the sterile eggs given by T'Gatoi?

    <p>They prolong life and vigor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's mother's attitude towards the sterile eggs?

    <p>She refuses to take them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the protagonist's mother refuse to take the egg?

    <p>She believes it is a trick by the Tlic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The protagonist is a Terran living with Tlic aliens.
    • T'Gatoi is a Tlic government official in charge of the Preserve.
    • T'Gatoi gives the protagonist and his family sterile eggs that prolong life and vigor.
    • The protagonist's mother refuses to take the egg.
    • The protagonist's father lived twice as long as he should have due to the eggs.
    • The protagonist's mother is friends with T'Gatoi and lies about the honor of having her in the family.
    • T'Gatoi is a refuge for the protagonist and his family.
    • T'Gatoi oversees the joining of families and prevents the breaking up of Terran families.
    • The Tlic people want more Terrans made available to them.
    • The protagonist's mother insists that nothing can buy him from her.

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    Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz on Octavia Butler's "Bloodchild." Explore the intricate relationships between the Terrans and Tlic aliens, and see how much you remember about T'Gatoi's role in the Preserve. From sterile eggs to family dynamics, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this award-winning science fiction story. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

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