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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. What does Tish hit Fonny with during their fight in Section 1?
(a) A tennis racket.
(b) Her fist.
(c) A stick with a nail on it.
(d) A baseball bat.

2. According to Tish in Section 2, when did she get pregnant?
(a) July.
(b) April.
(c) March.
(d) February.

3. How old are Fonny's sisters?
(a) 19 and 18.
(b) 15 and 16.
(c) 27 and 24.
(d) 20 and 21.

4. How many parts is the novel broken up into?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. What type of alcohol does Sharon take out before she announced Tish's pregnancy?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Gin.
(c) French Brandy.
(d) Vodka.

Short Answer Questions

1. What musician does Ernestine put on at the start of Section 2?

2. How many sisters does Fonny have?

3. What does Frank say to Joseph after he tells Frank about the baby?

4. According to Tish, what is the most important room in the River's household?

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

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