The Work You Do, the Person You Are by Toni Morrison

Beloved

• Toni Morrison
• Alice Walker
• Maya Angelou
• Langston Hughes

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The narrator in the essay does not have to work for a living.

• True

• False

The narrator talks to this person in order to express frustration about her job

• Sister

• Mother

• Father

• Uncle

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The narrator's job allows her to have

• Her dream car

• A new apartment

• Financial independence

• Less time to watch movies

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The narrator was paid:

• Six cents an hour

• Two dollars for a few hours

• Eighty dollars per week

• She volunteered

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The setting takes place during:

• The 40s

• The 80s

• The Civil War

• World War II

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Which class does the narrator most likely belong to

• The Upper Class

• The Lower Class

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How does the father react when the narrator expresses her frustrations?

• He is sympathetic towards her troubles

• He listens intently and provides advice

• He ignores her

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How does the narrator's mother feel about accepting used clothing?

• She does not see an issue with it

• She does not want the narrator accepting these items

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The father holds the following attitude:

• No one should work for the upper class

• Children should not work

• Work and home should be separated

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