WorksheetsBeloved, Chs 4-6 Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
How was Sethe taught to identify her mother, if needed?
a numerical tattoo on her forearm
by her teeth
a tree-branch brand on her back
a circle/cross brand on her torso
As the strange woman emerges from the water, what physical reaction does Sethe have?
her house starts to glow with a red light
her bladder fills up and she has to run to urinate
her eyes start to leak tears that she can't control
she starts feeling pain in her abdomen
How does Morrison "humanize" the "African savage" at the carnival?
She shows him as a wild animal behind bars.
She explains that he is only in the show for money.
She writes that Paul D had known the man in real life.
She describes the crowd as crying when they saw him.
What does the strange lady from the water say her name is?
Denver
Sethe
Amy
Beloved
Whenever the stranger appears from the water, Sethe remembers what event?
running from the plantation
giving birth
her mother being hanged
Baby Suggs dying
Who is now missing from the home after the stranger arrives?
Paul D
Denver
Here Boy
Baby Suggs
After they visit the carnival, what image appears on the ground?
shadows of a whimpering dog
shadows of a drowned baby
shadows of 3 people holding hands
red light of a ghost
What TWO behaviors does Beloved exhibit after she arrives?
crying and smashing dishes in the house
constantly following and watching Sethe
wetting the bed
cursing at Paul D
How does Sethe respond to Beloved's actions?
she feels annoyed and tries to get her to go away
she is scared of her but feels obligated to let her stay
she feels flattered by Beloved's obsession with her
she feels physical pain every time Beloved is around
What does Mrs. Garner give Sethe back at Sweet Home?
a wedding gown
earrings
a whipping
a ring
What is one of Sethe's talents for which everyone gathers around her?
painting
knitting
playing piano
storytelling
How does Sethe respond when Paul D offers to stay with her and "make a life"?
She cries and hugs him.
She is angry and makes him go.
She is hesitant to commit.
She lies and says she's still married.
What recurring element does Morrison use in these chapters?
earth
water
fire
wind
