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Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
Jeanette Winterson
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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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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 7: Judges Quiz
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Chapter 7: Judges Quiz
1
of 5
Who does Jeanette shift the blame to when the owner of the Guest House questions her about sleeping with Katy?
Herself
Mrs. Jewsbury
The orange demon
Mrs. White
2
of 5
According to the pastor, what has caused Jeanette's "sexual confusion"?
Too much reading
Her father's absence
Her many church responsibilities
Her diet
3
of 5
What Arthurian figure's story does the narrative briefly switch to after Jeanette's mother tells Jeanette that she must leave home?
Sir Gawain
Sir Percival
Sir Lancelot
Morgan le Fay
4
of 5
What does Sir Percival leave Camelot in search of?
A round table
Excalibur
Kidnapped Queen Guinevere
The Holy Grail
5
of 5
As Jeanette packs her things to leave home, what does she say is the one job she would never consider doing?
Bricklaying
Writing novels
Preaching
Selling oranges
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