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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "My Mother's Life".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the author play alone under the Mulberry tree when he was in Eden Park?
(a) He did not have any friends.
(b) He planned to poison the Mulberry tree and did not want any witnesses.
(c) He was not used to the time difference in Eden Park and was outside playing while everyone else was sleeping.
(d) He did not like to play with others.

2. What cartoon character's name did Patricia use to refer to Teddy?
(a) Sylvester the Cat, due to his severe speech impediment.
(b) Mickey Mouse, because of his white face.
(c) Danger Mouse, for his penchant for danger.
(d) Buggs Bunny, because of his buck teeth and sense of humor.

3. How did arguments between the author and his mother change after the author turned eight?
(a) Their arguments became nastier and more personal.
(b) They started arguing about more mature topics.
(c) They stopped arguing altogether.
(d) They began to argue in writing instead of in person.

4. What does the Afrikans term "amperbaas," used to refer to the status of colored people under apartheid, mean?
(a) "Underling."
(b) "Esteemed technician."
(c) "Almost-boss."
(d) "Loud Baritone."

5. What did the author believe about the dog Fufi before the vet looked at Fufi's corpse?
(a) He believed Fufi was a genius.
(b) He believed Fufi was stupid.
(c) He believed Fufi was stoic.
(d) He believed Fufi was the kindest dog in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical condition does the author claim made him less attractive during grade 9?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the author lost touch with Robert when he was 13?

3. What convinced the author that it would be best to bide his time before revealing his crush?

4. What kind of persona did the author project while he was in jail?

5. Why did the author have trouble fitting in with his colored classmates at Sandingham?

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