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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Betty Smith
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapter 13–14
Chapters 15–17
Chapters 18–20
Chatpers 21–24
Chapters 24–26
Chapters 27–29
Chapter 30–33
Chapters 34–36
Chapters 37–39
Chapters 40–42
Chapters 43–45
Chapters 46–48
Chapters 49–51
Chapters 52–54
Chapters 55–56
Characters
Character List
Francie Nolan
Katie Nolan
Johnny
Sissy
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
Chapter 13-14
Chapters 15-17
Chapters 18-20
Chatpers 21-24
Chapters 24-26
Chapters 27-29
Chapter 30-33
Chapters 34-36
Chapters 37-39
Chapters 40-42
Chapters 43-45
Chapters 49-51
Chapters 52-54
Chapters 55-56
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Chapters 34-36 Quiz
Further Study
Chapters 34-36 Quiz
1
of 5
Sissy adopts a child from a ___ woman whose father is trying to starve her to death before the baby is born.
German
Irish
Sicilian
Russian
2
of 5
Johnny comes home hysterical and sobbing when he gets kicked out of ___.
The Waiter's Union
His corner bar
A fancy restaurant
His men's club
3
of 5
Although alcoholism was the primary cause, Johnny's death is put down as simply____.
A heart attack
Unknown causes
A stroke
Pneumonia
4
of 5
After buying Johnny's burial plot, Katie stops saving money because she now ____.
Has no future
Owns a piece of land
Hopes to die
Has insurance money
5
of 5
On the way home from the funeral, Katie sends Francie to pick up Johnny's ___at the barber.
Boots
Mug
Coat
Stool
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