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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. In Mother's favorite joke, the one that takes two days to tell, what does the little black poodle bring back to the train car?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) The lady's hat.
(c) The brick.
(d) The cigar.

2. What is the Lambert family, of Somerset township, famous for?
(a) Extreme racism.
(b) Heavy drinking.
(c) Philanthropy.
(d) Religious vigor.

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

4. Which of the following animals does Annie imagine running the full-length of Pittsburgh?
(a) A chipmunk.
(b) A bat.
(c) A deer.
(d) A squirrel.

5. What ethnicity is Oma, an aspect very important to her identity?
(a) German.
(b) English.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of Annie's parents' bodies is she obsessed with as a child of five?

2. In which century was the city of Pittsburgh founded?

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

4. Which of the following types of music is Annie's father most interested in?

5. In which city does Annie's father finally give up his dream and return home?

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