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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: 41-81.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Sharon born?
(a) D.C.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) New York City.
(d) Atlanta.

2. In Section 2, who does Tish accuse Adrienne of thinking she is "finer than" (66)?
(a) Queen Elizabeth.
(b) Aretha Franklin.
(c) Elizabeth Taylor.
(d) Marylin Monroe.

3. How does Tish get home from the jail in Section 1?
(a) Bus.
(b) Walks.
(c) Subway.
(d) Car.

4. What big news does Tish tell Fonny in Section 1?
(a) Her father is beating her.
(b) She is breaking up with him.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She lost her job.

5. What business does Fonny's family own?
(a) Church.
(b) Tailor shop.
(c) Butcher shop.
(d) Bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Tish at the start of the novel?

2. What is Ernestine's job?

3. Where do Tish and Fonny live?

4. What time of year does Tish go to church with Fonny in Section 1?

5. Who is George?

(see the answer key)

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