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Dessa Rose Quiz

Williams, Sherley A.

This Study Guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Dessa Rose.

Dessa Rose by Williams, Sherley A.

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Prologue - Chapter 2

Chapter 6 - Epilogue

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Nehemiah want his meetings with Dessa moved outside? (from Prologue - Chapter 2)

Because Dessa smells so terrible.

Because the cellar scares him.

Because Dessa asks for some fresh air.

Because he wants to free Dessa.

2.

Why is Mammy no longer with Rufel? (from Chapter 3)

Bertie sold her to another master.

She ran off with Bertie.

Rufel sold her to another master.

She died of a cold.

3.

Why do Dessa's feelings regarding the nickname "devil woman" change? (from Chapter 5)

She fears it makes her sound in communication with Satan.

She starts thinking it makes her sound more powerful than she feels.

She thinks it gives her power over Rufel.

She thinks it makes her sound as unstable as she believes Rufel to be.

4.

How does Nehemiah suggest proving Dessa's identity? (from Chapter 6 - Epilogue)

Lifting her dress and looking for her scars and brand.

Lifting her dress and whipping her until she confesses who she is.

Lifting her dress and looking for the money strapped to her person.

Lifting her dress and looking for her brand.

5.

Why does Dessa get upset when Rufel talks about Mammy? (from Chapter 3)

She does not get upset; they bond over their mutual affection for Mammy.

Because she slanders her name.

Because she does not think Rufel even knows Mammy's name or story.

Because she calls her several racial slurs.

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