Think Questions: Question 1
In the second line of the reading, Denver says, “I saw a white dress holding on to you . . .” Did Denver actually see this? Explain.

Question 2
In response to a question from Denver, Sethe says she doesn’t pray anymore, just talks. What does this comment suggest to the reader about Sethe’s personal history and character?

Question 3
Sethe says that the schoolteacher’s questions tore up Sixo, for all time. What might this mean and how could questions tear a person up?

Question 4
When Denver is describing the dress that she saw holding her mother back, she mentions a “bunch at the back.” Sethe then asks, “A bustle?” Based on context clues, what is a bustle? Write your definition here.

Question 5
Near the end of the reading, Sethe lets out a sigh “like the snuff of a candle flame.” Use context clues to define snuff and write your definition here.