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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Joan's mother chastise her about?
(a) Her weight.
(b) Her boyfriend.
(c) Her grades.
(d) Her foul language.

2. What job does Joan take after high school?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Tutor.
(c) Chef.
(d) Waitress.

3. What performance does Joan remember?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Violin.
(d) Drama.

4. What does Terremoto mean in Italian?
(a) Earthquake.
(b) Rocky land.
(c) By the sea.
(d) Angry mountain.

5. What is the central health issue of Joan's childhood?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Obesity.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Anorexia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character in the book?

2. What happens to Joan's hair while she's looking in the mirror in her bedroom when her parents go out?

3. Where does Joan go on Tuesday evenings as a young girl?

4. What does Joan's husband Arthur not like about Joan's clothing choices?

5. What does Joan remember as her favorite childhood activity?

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