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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Pages 82-120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tish consider doing to raise the money for Fonny, in Section 3?
(a) Prostituting herself.
(b) Selling drugs.
(c) Begging his mother for it.
(d) Picking up a job as a waitresses.

2. How old is Mr. Hayward?
(a) 45.
(b) About 37.
(c) 25.
(d) 55.

3. According to Tish, what is the most important room in the River's household?
(a) Bathroom.
(b) Living room.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Back porch.

4. Who is Arnold Hayward?
(a) Tish's boss.
(b) Fonny's lawyer.
(c) Ernestine's boyfriend.
(d) Sharon's father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Daniel, what is the worst thing that prison has made him?

2. How many men had Tish slept with before Fonny?

3. Who is Alice?

4. Who is there when Tish wakes up from her nightmare in Section 3?

5. Who are Adrienne and Shelia?

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