Beloved Review

What is the significance of the number "124" at the beginning of the novel?

• It's the number of slaves who died at Sweet Home

• It's the address of the house where Sethe lives

• It represents the number of days Baby Suggs was free

• It symbolizes the years since slavery ended

Who is the mysterious young woman who appears at 124 Bluestone Road?

• Denver's long-lost sister

• A runaway slave

• Beloved

• Baby Suggs' relative

What happened to Sethe's two sons, Howard and Buglar?

• They were sold to other plantations

• They died during the escape

• They stayed at Sweet Home

• They ran away from 124

What is Baby Suggs' role in the community before the events of the novel?

• A traditional preacher

• A seamstress

• A schoolteacher

• An unofficial minister and spiritual leader

How did Sethe escape from Sweet Home?

• She walked alone through the night

• She was helped by Amy Denver

• She rode on a Underground Railroad wagon

• She was freed by Mr. Garner

What is the significance of the tree on Sethe's back?

• It's a birthmark

• It represents her family tree

• It's a tattoo she chose

• It's a pattern of scars from whipping

Why does Paul D initially leave 124?

• He finds work elsewhere

• Beloved seduces him

• Denver asks him to leave

• He fears the supernatural presence

What is Denver's primary struggle throughout Part 1?

• Physical illness

• Social isolation

• Academic difficulties

• Conflict with Paul D

How does the community initially react to 124?

• They regularly visit and support the family

• They actively avoid the house

• They try to exorcise the spirit

• They welcome the residents warmly

What triggers Sethe's memories of Sweet Home most intensely?

• Paul D's arrival

• Denver's questions

• Baby Suggs' death

• The weather changes