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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sweetness’ husband leave her?
(a) He thinks her child is not his.
(b) He moves in with another woman.
(c) He is drafted and goes to war.
(d) He does not want to be a father.

2. What does Bride say Booker was using her for?
(a) Shelter and understanding.
(b) Legal bills and protection.
(c) Money and sex.
(d) Money and emotional support.

3. What is a quadroon?
(a) Someone with four African grandparents.
(b) Someone with two African grandparents.
(c) Someone with one African grandparent.
(d) Someone with three African grandparents.

4. What did Bride and Booker quarrel about the night he left?
(a) Her decision to launch You, Girl.
(b) His interest in Brooklyn.
(c) His betrayal of her.
(d) Her care package for Sylvia Huxley.

5. How does Sweetness describe the upbringing Lula Ann received from her?
(a) Supportive.
(b) Perfectionist.
(c) Very strict.
(d) Permissive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Lula Ann when she dropped her name and started to go by ‘Bride’?

2. What color is Lula Ann’s skin?

3. How does Brooklyn wear her hair?

4. What percent of Americans does Sweetness think have African blood

5. When does Bride notice that her pubic hair is gone?

(see the answer key)

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