Understanding 'Beloved': A Deep Dive

What is the general atmosphere at 124 as described at the beginning of the chapter?

• Warm and welcoming

• Loud and chaotic

• Tense and quiet

• Calm and peaceful

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Denver decide to seek help from Lady Jones?

• The family is struggling and needs assistance

• She needs advice on schooling

• She is looking for a new place to live

• She wants to find a new job

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What leads to Sethe losing her job?

• Lack of necessary skills

• A decision to quit voluntarily

• Misconduct at work

• Arriving late due to her devotion to Beloved

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the community initially support Sethe and her family?

• By donating money

• By providing food baskets

• By organizing public events

• By offering jobs

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What action does Denver take that leads to community involvement?

• She writes a letter to a local newspaper

• She calls for a public meeting

• She organizes a protest

• She tells the Bodwins' maid about their troubles

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the local women of Cincinnati respond to the news about 124?

• They send letters of support

• They march towards 124

• They ignore the situation

• They call for police intervention

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the reaction of the women when they see Beloved at the doorway?

• They are indifferent

• They are amused

• They are welcoming

• They are horrified

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who does Sethe mistake Mr. Bodwin for, prompting her to attack?

• The schoolteacher

• A friend

• A stranger

• A police officer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What significant event occurs when Mr. Bodwin arrives at 124?

• He brings food and supplies

• He resolves the family's issues

• He is attacked by Sethe

• He offers a job to Sethe

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Denver feel when she sees Sethe and Beloved at the confrontation?

• Joyful

• Relieved

• Abandoned

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3