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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the literary device Toni Morrison is employing when Bride says that “Lula Ann Bridewell…was never a woman”?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Characterization.
(c) Metonymy.
(d) Allusion.

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

4. How does Brooklyn wear her hair?
(a) Short and chic.
(b) Buzz cut.
(c) Blond dreadlocks.
(d) Long and sumptuous.

5. What is Bride’s relationship with You, Girl?
(a) She works for it.
(b) She developed it all by herself.
(c) She created it for Sylvia Inc.
(d) She manages it for Brooklyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sweetness say she intends to hold onto her dignity?

2. What does Sweetness say her skin color is?

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

4. How does Bride say Booker typically referred to her?

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

(see the answer key)

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