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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 59-117.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what concentration camps was Anderson's father sent later in his military career?
(a) All of them.
(b) Dachau and Buchenwald.
(c) Bergen-Belsen and Buchenwald.
(d) Dachau and Auschwitz.

2. At what age did Anderson's mother take her to a pond for swimming lessons?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

3. What consequence did Anderson receive when she said a naughty word in front of the church ladies?
(a) She got a spanking.
(b) She was grounded for two weeks.
(c) She had a bar of soap shoved in her mouth.
(d) She got a mouthful of hair clippings.

4. Initially, Anderson was told that she would not be able to study abroad due to what type of problem?
(a) Social.
(b) Mental.
(c) Financial.
(d) Emotional.

5. What kind of burns are said to have the potential to be lethal?
(a) Sun.
(b) Rug.
(c) Rope.
(d) Concrete.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the impetus for Anderson's first feeling of deep shame?

2. How many miscarriages did Anderson's mother have before giving birth to Anderson?

3. Mr. P. asks Anderson to join which club at her high school?

4. What experience in a concentration camp healed Anderson's father "just enough that he wept" (8)?

5. Anderson recalls bonding with her friends in high school over what kind of treats?

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