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Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
Jeanette Winterson
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Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1: Genesis
Chapter 2: Exodus
Chapter 3: Leviticus
Chapter 4: Numbers
Chapter 5: Deuteronomy: the Last Book of Law
Chapter 6: Joshua
Chapter 7: Judges
Chapter 8: Ruth
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Jeanette
Jeanette's mother
Elsie Norris
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Chapter 1: Genesis
Chapter 2: Exodus
Chapter 3: Leviticus
Chapter 4: Numbers
Chapter 5: Deuteronomy: the Last Book of Law
Chapter 6: Joshua
Chapter 7: Judges
Chapter 8: Ruth
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Chapter 4: Numbers Quiz
Further Study
Chapter 4: Numbers Quiz
1
of 5
What novel does Jeanette's mother refer to when Jeanette begins to worry about romantic relationships with men?
Nicholas Nickleby
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Eyre
Wide Sargasso Sea
2
of 5
What horrifies Jeanette about the new raincoat that her mother buys for her?
It is too small
It is pink
It is blue
It is sequined
3
of 5
What is the name of the girl working at the fish stand who catches Jeanette's attention?
Melanie
Rebecca
Sally
Beatrice
4
of 5
What does Melanie request when she raises her hand at the church?
To go home
To lead the prayer
To be saved
To have more wine
5
of 5
What does Jeanette do the night after her mother warns her never to let anyone touch her "down there"?
Masturbates
Reads all night
Prays all night
Sleeps with Melanie
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