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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the chapter, the author compares an unborn child to
(a) A leech.
(b) A secret passenger.
(c) A frog in a jar.
(d) An unopened gift.

2. The narrator believes her father
(a) Will be waiting for her when she arrives.
(b) Does not want to be found.
(c) Will be furious with her for staying away so long.
(d) Has died out on the lake.

3. The narrator decides her childhood was a good one because
(a) It was safe and removed from real world events.
(b) There was no war or poverty during her youth.
(c) Anna tells her she should appreciate it.
(d) It was in Canada rather than America.

4. The narrator believes she is a successful children's book illustrator because
(a) She knows what children like.
(b) She is a savvy businesswoman.
(c) She can imitate anything a publisher wants.
(d) She has her own personal style.

5. The description of the tourists who visit the town implies
(a) The narrator feels hatred and hostility toward them.
(b) The narrator feels they are imposters.
(c) The narrator appreciates their contribution to the town.
(d) The narrator is indifferent to their presence.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator believes that her childhood made her

2. While the narrator shops, her companions

3. During her visit with Paul, the narrator flashes back on

4. The narrator decides it would be easy for a person who is hiding to

5. What does the narrator say she should have studied instead of art?

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