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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Sethe say Halle mistreated her?
(a) He did not show up to run away with her.
(b) He never gave her money.
(c) He mentally tortured her.
(d) He beat her.

2. Why did Halle break down?
(a) He saw Sethe being raped in the barn.
(b) He saw Sethe caressing a white boy.
(c) He saw Sethe being beaten.
(d) He saw Sethe trying to kill their children.

3. What does Denver ask Beloved after Beloved has pulled out her tooth?
(a) If she is hurt
(b) To do it again
(c) If she can give her the tooth
(d) If she can make a wish

4. What was the first thing Denver heard after she went deaf?
(a) Beloved crying
(b) A cat whining
(c) The baby's ghost climbing the stairs
(d) Paul D laughing

5. What does Sethe feed outside the back of her workplace?
(a) Cats
(b) Children
(c) Birds
(d) Dogs

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sethe angry at Paul D?

2. What does Beloved do when Denver asks why she didn't cry?

3. Why could Paul not help his friend?

4. What does Paul presume Beloved is?

5. What did Baby Suggs turn the outside kitchen into?

(see the answer key)

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