2. Why does Paul D think Sethe's scar does not look like a tree?
(a) Because trees are not red
(b) Because trees are inviting
(c) Because it does not have any leaves
(d) Because trees blow in the wind

3. Where does Paul D take Sethe and Denver?
(a) To the theatre
(b) To the cinema
(c) To a carnival
(d) To a fun fair

4. Why are Denver and Sethe so surprised that the woman is called Beloved?
(a) Because it was Sethe's name when she was at the plantation
(b) Because they did not think Beloved was a real name
(c) Because it is a white person's name
(d) Because it is the name of Sethe's dead daughter

5. What does Sethe feed outside the back of her workplace?
(a) Children
(b) Dogs
(c) Birds
(d) Cats

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beloved work?

2. Why is Sethe angry with Paul D?

3. What does Beloved say it is like where she comes from?

4. What does Denver want from Beloved?

5. What does Beloved ask Sethe about?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the ghost affected Sethe's life?

2. In the seventh chapter, Beloved chokes on a raisin, and again it is Denver who takes her upstairs. Why do you think at this point Denver is still so attentive towards Beloved's needs?

3. Is it significant that Denver looks after Beloved and not Sethe?

4. How is Georgia the most notorious slave state in the Union?

5. Why is Sethe angry at Paul D for casting the ghost out of her house?

6. What is a Sweet Home Man?

7. Why was Sethe so angry about the boys taking her milk?

8. Why is Denver convinced that Beloved is her sister?

9. How is it significant that Baby Suggs preached in churches regardless of domination?

10. Is Beloved falling apart like she says?

(see the answer keys)

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