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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following sparkled in every rock that surrounded the Lessings' home?
(a) Pyrite.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Gold.
(d) Quartz.

2. Which of the following names does Lessing give the personality that would comes out of her while under the influence of drugs?
(a) The Guide.
(b) The Recluse.
(c) The Hostess.
(d) The Cynic.

3. What was the name of Lessing's nanny?
(a) Betty.
(b) Beth.
(c) Biddy.
(d) Betsy.

4. How many acres of land did James Tayler own in 1851?
(a) 300.
(b) 130.
(c) 30.
(d) 90.

5. Which of the following does Lessing blame for the distrust that 20th Century people have in their governments?
(a) Media coverage.
(b) World War I.
(c) Political corruption.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Doris insist on having with her in the photograph for which she posed?

2. How did the author feel about her childhood?

3. In Chapter 3, which of the following does Lessing describe as her first memory?

4. How many family members went to visit Lessing's house in Persia?

5. What do Lessing's parents do in preparation for their next voyage?

(see the answer key)

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