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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Booker writes a short journal entry apologizing to Adam, how does he explain his reasoning for having enslaved him to his death?
(a) He says that it let him bear the crushing grief and injustice.
(b) He says that he was tricked into thinking grief was more real than living.
(c) He says that it gave him an illusion of control.
(d) He says that the violence of his emotions needed that protection.

2. How does Bride describe the atmosphere in her mother’s house?
(a) She got so much approval that it made her hungry for boundaries.
(b) She could never meet her mother’s high standards.
(c) She knew that no matter what she did, she would be punished.
(d) She could never tell what the right thing to do was.

3. How does Sweetness feel about her daughter’s skin color?
(a) She is appalled.
(b) It makes her fiercely protective.
(c) She is enamored.
(d) She is sympathetic.

4. What color is Lula Ann’s skin?
(a) Blue-black dark.
(b) High yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Moderately dark.

5. How does Booker take notes in class?
(a) He get notes from a friend.
(b) Paper and pencil.
(c) He downloads the online notes.
(d) Laptop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sylvia Huxley say she avoided the attention of predatory women in prison?

2. What was Julie serving time for?

3. What does Booker reproach himself with?

4. How much money does Bride give Sylvia Huxley?

5. What advice does Bride remember Jeri giving her about make up?

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