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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anderson had taken how many years of French before embarking on her trip to study abroad?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. What was Anderson's drug of choice throughout her early high school years?
(a) Nicotine.
(b) Caffeine.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Marijuana.

3. Which member of Anderson's family wrote poetry?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

4. Who taught Anderson to drive a car at a young age?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her aunt.

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

6. Anderson states that she would only take off her "I'm fine! mask" (88) in what location?
(a) In her bed.
(b) In the pool.
(c) In the cafeteria.
(d) At home.

7. Anderson's family called her what kind of animal in order to make fun of her weight?
(a) A cow.
(b) A hippo.
(c) A pig.
(d) A horse.

8. At the behest of a particular teacher, Anderson joins what sports team in the fall of her 10th grade year?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Rugby.

9. What did Anderson's father do for a living at the time he horrifically assaulted his wife, Anderson's mother?
(a) He studied to be a preacher.
(b) He studied to be an electrician.
(c) He worked as a garbage collector.
(d) He was in an apprenticeship with an auto mechanic.

10. In what grade was Anderson when she began frequently skipping school?
(a) 10th.
(b) 12th.
(c) 9th.
(d) 11th.

11. Mr. P. asks Anderson to join which club at her high school?
(a) International Club.
(b) Debate Club.
(c) Key Club.
(d) Math Club.

12. Anderson's parents are described as having taken what action whenever something "horrible" (66) happened?
(a) They scattered.
(b) They called a family meeting.
(c) They screamed at their children.
(d) They got drunk.

13. How many times did Anderson's father hit Anderson's mother after the beating that robbed her of her teeth?
(a) 1.
(b) Many.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

14. When Anderson began swimming all over town, what were all the pools made of?
(a) Metal.
(b) Rubber.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Fiberglass.

15. At what time of year does Anderson arrive at the home of her host family overseas?
(a) Early fall.
(b) Late summer.
(c) Early winter.
(d) Late spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word did Anderson say as a child to earn a consequence from her mother?

2. The introduction of SHOUT states that "this is a story of a girl who lost her voice" (1) and then took what action?

3. What consequence did Anderson receive when she said a naughty word in front of the church ladies?

4. The final time Anderson's mother hit Anderson in the face occurred after what event?

5. To what concentration camps was Anderson's father sent later in his military career?

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