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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anne cannot imagine going through the experience of having Sam without _____________.
(a) Nanny
(b) Cable TV
(c) Pammy
(d) Baby monitor

2. What does Anne finally realize about her life?
(a) That the loneliness will never totally go away
(b) That she needs to make some major changes
(c) That she has a lot of pent-up anger
(d) That she is lucky to have survived

3. How does Anne think she might lose Sam?
(a) If she doesn't get a bigger house
(b) If she does not feed him
(c) If she does any drugs
(d) If she drinks any alcohol

4. Who is Sam?
(a) The author's son
(b) The author's neighbor
(c) The author's editor
(d) A serial killer

5. Operating Instructions is based on______________________.
(a) A focus group
(b) A series of diary entries
(c) Therapy sessions
(d) Taped conversations

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than Sam, Anne is tremendously grateful for _____________________.

2. When an associate pastor from her church comes to help, what does he do to help Anne?

3. Who is Brian?

4. What is a major characteristic of Anne's writing style?

5. What amazes Anne about her own body?

(see the answer key)

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