Home (Toni Morrison): Chapter 8-17 Quiz

Why does Frank have PTSD?

His friend Mike died in his arms; led him to savagely kill people and go crazy. Eventually, his friends Red and Stuff also die.

What malady did Lenore receive?

Minor stroke that slurred her speech; Led to Lotus women having to care for her

Who does Frank take Cee to?

Miss Ethel (Fordham)

What happened when Frank confronted Dr. Scott?

Snuck into the back of the house, slapped phone out of doctor's hand, avoided doctor's gunshot (he didn't have bullets), and carried out Cee

Why did Frank choose to enter the music club?

The bebop reflected his current chaotic state of emotions (represented potential death and destruction from bombs).

What was unique about the bebop players?

The drummer (particularly) didn't stop until his companions dragged him off (running nonstop with emotion, continuing to play regardless)

What does Frank do in Lotus while Cee is being treated?

Cleans up his parents' old house to rent it out, finds Cee's baby teeth, marbles, and a watch

What happened the night that Frank and Cee were out?

A father and son (Jerome) had to fight to the death. The father begged the son to kill him.

Who is Mrs. K?

A widowed hairdresser who taught teenage boys the art of love.

What interesting thing does Frank see when he is guarding?

A young Korean girl scavenging trash. One day, she comes up to Frank and grabs his crotch while saying "Yum-yum." His "colleague" (actually himself) shoots her.

Why does Frank love alcohol?

Alcohol helps him forget about his friends and the bad memories

T/F: Lenore got a marriage license with Salem.

False; the clerk stated they did not have birth certificates, so they didn't qualify.

Who is Bobby and how did Bobby affect Lenore?

Bobby is a puppy that latched onto Jackie (Lenore's assistant). When Lenore found Bobby trying to eat a pullet (young hen), she started beating the puppy, resulting in Jackie rescuing the dog and abandoning Lenore.

What was Frank's emotional motivation to rescue Cee?

He didn't want to see his sister die in his hands after he couldn't save his friends in Korea

How did the doctor get Cee to become his test subject?

He injected a sedative into her and deceived her that her test were game-changing/part of menstrual cycle

What was the place that had the horses that "stood like men?"

Held human-human fights (like the Coliseum)

What is special about the tree?

It's split down the middle but is still alive and well.

Who wrote the note to Frank and why?

Sarah; she saw Cee became skinnier and had longer-lasting periods (afraid she was dying)

Why did Lenore hate Salem's family?

They didn't give her privacy and just lived all around the house; also, the parents dumped the children for her to take care (which she didn't)

What happened to Cee after she became fully healed?

She learned that she couldn't bear children.

What was ironic about Lenore's love life?

She married to not be lonely, but her personality made others abandon her.

What was the final stage of Cee's healing?

She would be "sun-smacked" by having to spread her legs open to the sun (encourages her to embrace her womanhood rather than deny it)

What happened to Lenore's first husband?

Shot to death because someone wanted/envied his gas station. Forced Lenore to leave for Lotus to avoid further repercussion.

Why was Lenore suspicious about Cee and Prince?

The two didn't get a formal record to make their marriage official (led to Prince stealing the Ford and not take responsibility)

Why couldn't Frank see Cee?

The women believed his "maleness" would worsen her condition

What was special about the women who cared for Cee?

They all tried to accomplish a lot of tasks and avoided being lazy (valued being "busy"). Taught Cee how to be an independent women who could sew, mend, wash, etc.

What happens when Frank steps off the train?

Tries to buy a Dr. Pepper, sees two women fighting and a pimp confronts him; he goes into a flurry of rage and kills him

What happened to Frank when he was in Atlanta at night?

Wanted to get a cup of coffee, got jumped by 5 pre-gangsters.

Who is the man in the zoot suit? Why is he relevant?

When Frank unearths his bones and properly buries him, the father (wearing a zoot suit) looks on.

What does Frank say about Mongolians?

You have to make sure to kill them; otherwise, they'll pop up and try to attack you.