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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bride thinks of her response to Booker’s statement that she was not the woman he wanted, what does she compare herself to?
(a) A jilted old woman.
(b) A third-grader.
(c) An angry teacher.
(d) A disappointed mother.

2. How does Sweetness feel about her daughter’s skin color?
(a) She is appalled.
(b) She is sympathetic.
(c) She is enamored.
(d) It makes her fiercely protective.

3. What does Bride say was the worst form of punishment her mother would use?
(a) Sending her to bed without supper.
(b) Locking her in her room.
(c) Screaming at her.
(d) Spanking her.

4. What did Sweetness nearly do to Lula Ann?
(a) Drown her in the river.
(b) Stifle her with a blanket.
(c) Give her up for adoption.
(d) Leave her on the church steps.

5. How much pay do Sylvia Huxley and Julie receive for each hour’s work?
(a) $3.60
(b) $1.20
(c) $.12
(d) $2.40

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bride describe the atmosphere in her mother’s house?

2. Where do Sylvia Huxley and Julie work at the prison?

3. How does Bride characterize her conversations with most of her boyfriends?

4. What does Bride pick up from Mr. Ponti?

5. What does Rain prefer to be called?

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