Toni Morrison was born on February 18th, 1931 which would make her zodiac sign this.
What is Aquarius?
The novel is set in the 1680s, or this century.
What is the 17th century?
These spooky events were occuring nearby in Massachusetts.
What are the Salem Witch Trials?
This event in Florens’s childhood affected her relationships later in life with the other female characters.
What is her mother abandoning her?
What prevented Dr. Ivy from meeting Toni Morrison?
What is his son's birth?
Toni Morrison had four books selected for this billionaire celebrity’s book club.
Who is Oprah?
The novel takes place in this state, located on the East coast.
What is New York?
What is Bacon's Rebellion?
This Indigenous character was made to practice Christianity by Presbyterians.
Who is Lina?
Toni Morrison graduated with her Master’s degree from this Ivy League school in New York.
What is Cornell University?
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Florens's mother is referred to in this language as Minha mãe.
What is Portuguese?
This man wrote an autobiography about his life and spirituality under slavery after he was freed.
Who is Olaudah Equiano?
Other than slavery, this was one way that people of lower classes were held in a state of forced labor.
What is indentured servitude?
Toni Morrison received the Pulitzer Prize for literature for this book in 1988.
What is Beloved?
This was the major export of the 'breadbasket' colony.
What is wheat?
Jacob Vaark dies from this disease, the vaccination for which is no longer administrated.
What is smallpox?
Rebekka was shipped from this country to be Jacob’s wife.
What is England?
Toni Morrison graduated from this HBCU located in Washington DC, where she later returned to teach.
What is Howard University?
This state was the last of the 13 colonies to ratify the constitution in 1790.
What is Rhode Island?
This enslaved woman's story inspired parts of the novel. Who was she?
Who is Margaret Garner?
This animal is used to represent the themes of independence and strength.
What is a wolf?