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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Page 39 through 69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion does the Sheehy family practice?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Catholicism.

2. What ethnicity are the Sheehys?
(a) Irish.
(b) English.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Spanish.

3. How old is Annie when her parents move to a new house on Richland Lane?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

4. Which of the following founding fathers first scouted the city of Pittsburgh?
(a) John Adams.
(b) George Washington.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

5. What is the name of the pilot in Father's favorite book, "Life on the Mississippi"?
(a) Mr. Bixby.
(b) Mr. Pennywise.
(c) Mr. Trafalger.
(d) Mr. Loo.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Annie Dillard imagines everything leaving her brain, what is the one thing she thinks will remain?

2. Which of the following animals does Annie imagine running the full-length of Pittsburgh?

3. What is the name of the child who prompts Annie to make the attack on the passing car?

4. Where do the Sheehys live in proximity to the Dillards?

5. Which of the following instruments signals the evening news on the Dillard family radio?

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