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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What percent of Americans does Sweetness think have African blood
(a) 30%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 20%.

2. How does Sylvia Huxley say she felt when she was finally released?
(a) Like she was in love with the world.
(b) Like a foreigner.
(c) Like a child, again.
(d) Like a character in a book.

3. What does Queen thank Jesus for?
(a) Her ability to bear grief.
(b) Her gift of second sight.
(c) Her insight into people’s hearts.
(d) Her blanket of forgetfulness.

4. How does Sweetness say she intends to hold onto her dignity?
(a) By associating with the best people.
(b) By living in the right neighborhood.
(c) Through distinguishing actions.
(d) By trying to pass for white.

5. What did Sweetness nearly do to Lula Ann?
(a) Leave her on the church steps.
(b) Drown her in the river.
(c) Stifle her with a blanket.
(d) Give her up for adoption.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bride say will keep her from ever forgetting Sylvia Huxley’s attack?

2. What reason does Bride give for the changes in her body?

3. What is the weather like, the day after Booker leaves?

4. What does Bride say is the only thing left for her to do?

5. Where does Bride say she wants to go, to escape from her life?

(see the answer key)

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