The Book of Night Women Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is contradictory about Homer? (from Part 1: Chapters 1 - 5)

She talks badly about Circe, but the two women are really friends.

She has power among the slaves, is proud and seems to have a level of respect from the white people on the estate, but she has terrible scars from being whipped.

She pretends to want to help Lilith, but is the one who sent Paris to rape her.

She has requested to work in the field even though she has a good position in the house.

2.

Why do none of the female slaves offer to raise Lilith? (from Part 1: Chapters 1 - 5)

They are afraid of her.

They are afraid that Homer won't approve of such an act.

They have volunteered to take care of other children.

They have too many children of their own.

3.

What is different about the way Homer and Lilith interact when Homer visits Coulibre? (from Part 4: Chapter 15 - 19)

Lilith acts as if she is Homer's mother.

Homer does not tell Lilith any gossip.

They act more like friends than mother and daughter.

Homer does not talk to Lilith.

4.

What does Humphrey's mother think about Isobel? (from Part 3: Chapters 11 - 14)

She wants her to be her daughter-in-law.

She sees her as a daughter.

She thinks that she is beneath her family.

She is grateful for her presence.

5.

What is a major difference between Quinn and Humphrey? (from Part 2: Chapters 6 - 10)

Quinn has more money than Humphrey.

Humphrey is Irish and Quinn is British.

Humphrey is Irish and Quinn is French.

Quinn is softer when it comes to the treatment of the slaves than Humphrey.

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