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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4, The Tao of Laugh-In and Fear Itself.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Lucy when her family moved to the United States?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Two.

2. What do Lucy's parents say when she asks if they weren't going to stay?
(a) The other children need their attention too.
(b) They are afraid to see her in such pain.
(c) They have too many things to do, and do not have time to be with her.
(d) There's no need because they're certain she isn't afraid.

3. What does Lucy's family begin calling Friday?
(a) F-Day.
(b) C-Day.
(c) Freaky Friday.
(d) D-Day.

4. What is one of Lucy's family's oddities?
(a) She has many brothers and sisters.
(b) They live with many other relatives.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her brother Sean has schizophrenia.

5. Why does Lucy like this nurse?
(a) She is quick and efficient.
(b) She tells Lucy she will feel no pain.
(c) She is very kind and gentle.
(d) She does not lie about the pain Lucy will feel but always tries to be humorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Lucy as time passes?

2. What happens when Lucy wakes in recovery?

3. Why are Tuesdays the best days of the week?

4. What does Lucy do when the parents start pulling out cameras?

5. What television show has a recurring skit about a man who climbs a mountain to ask a guru for the meaning of life.

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