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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. How old is Tish at the start of the novel?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

2. What religion is Tish?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Methodist.

3. What physical feature of Adrienne's does Ernestine make fun of in Section 2?
(a) Adam's apple.
(b) Hairy legs.
(c) Mole on her face.
(d) Eyes.

4. Who is Sharon?
(a) Tish's mother.
(b) Tish's aunt.
(c) Fonny's sister.
(d) Tish's sister.

5. What question does Joseph ask Tish about the baby in Section 2?
(a) "You sure you want this baby?"
(b) "Is it a boy or girl?"
(c) "Who's the father?"
(d) "What were you thinking?"

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Fonny at the start of Section 1?

2. Who are Adrienne and Shelia?

3. What is Fonny's full name?

4. What did Tish's mother want to be when she was younger?

5. What word does Tish use to describe Fonny's mother?

(see the answer key)

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