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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 30 - 41).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a Haitian food that Gay mentions she likes?
(a) Paella.
(b) Fried plantains.
(c) Legumes.
(d) Red rice.

2. What was the first tattoo that Gay got?
(a) A heart.
(b) Her lover's name.
(c) An ancient symbol.
(d) A woman with wings.

3. What word does Gay object to that is commonly used to refer to the national spike in obesity?
(a) Outrage.
(b) Tipping Point.
(c) Epidemic.
(d) Pandemic.

4. What term does Gay prefer to use to refer to herself in the aftermath of the trauma she experienced?
(a) Traveler.
(b) Survivor.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Victim.

5. What job did Gay hold in Phoenix where she worked the graveyard shift?
(a) Taxi driver.
(b) Baker.
(c) Phone sex operator.
(d) Meat packer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Gay enroll for her PhD program in creative writing?

2. What did Gay's English teacher encourage her to do?

3. What kind of game did Gay play at the Casino while a PhD student?

4. What city did Gay travel to in order to meet the man in his forties?

5. Who comes to stay with Gay during her follow-up surgery in high school?

(see the answer key)

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