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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Elaine think Carol is a sissy?
(a) Carol won't get her fancy dress dirty.
(b) Carol won't stand up for herself with the other kids.
(c) Carol won't fight with Elaine.
(d) Carol thinks Elaine's father's lab is gross.

2. Does Josef want to keep his affair with Elaine a secret?
(a) Yes, he tells her not to tell his wife.
(b) No, he tells other professors about it.
(c) No, but he agrees to keep it secret for Elaine's sake.
(d) Yes, he tells her not to tell Susie.

3. Who offered Elaine a place to stay in Toronto?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her ex-husband.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her former teacher.

4. What does the narrator compare time to?
(a) Air.
(b) Fire.
(c) Earth.
(d) Water.

5. How old does Elaine turn soon after the incident with the hole?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape is the hole Cordelia begins to dig in the back yard?

2. When Cordelia was young, what did she drink to avoid school?

3. How did Elaine feel about coming to her art retrospective?

4. How does Elaine feel about girlish things like braids and purses?

5. Who do the little girls from Elaine's memories remind her of?

(see the answer key)

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