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Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
Jeanette Winterson
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Who is the novel's narrator?
Melanie
Jeanette
Jeanette's mother
Mrs. Jewsbury
2
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Which of the following moral shortcomings does Jeanette's mother exhibit?
Hypocrisy
Laziness
Greed
Moral relativism
3
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Besides Jeanette, who else is forced to choose between her sexuality and her community?
Elsie Norris
Katy
Jeanette's mother
Mrs. Jewsbury
4
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Which of the following traits is not characteristic of Melanie?
Sweetness
Docility
Unintelligence
Rebelliousness
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What does Jeanette's father's absence from the narrative indicate about Jeanette's upbringing?
Her household was matriarchal
Her household was patriarchal
Her mother was divorced
Her father was abusive
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