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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Three Steps Past the Monkeys - Nancy Birkla.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nancy described the life of the man in #50 as ________________________.
(a) A whirling dervish.
(b) One long, comfortable yawn.
(c) A rollercoaster ride.
(d) A rodeo.

2. Why has Wally been asked to come teach at the facility in #6?
(a) To inspire the women to use writing as a tool for coping.
(b) To help the women get their GEDs.
(c) To help the women write better letters in their appeals processes.
(d) To get the women acclimated to civilian life.

3. What was Tabatha's crime?
(a) She shot her boyfriend.
(b) She robbed a liquor store.
(c) She sold drugs.
(d) She stole a car.

4. What had Nancy's abuser told her would happen if she told anyone what he did to her and her friend?
(a) He would kill them in their sleep.
(b) He would kill their parents.
(c) The flying monkeys would come down and snatch them.
(d) He would kidnap them and they would never see their families again.

5. Carolyn's father was a/an ______________________.
(a) Extortionist.
(b) Abusive alcoholic.
(c) Petty thief.
(d) Compulsive gambler.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nancy's parents divorced, her father had visiting days on _________________ but seldom showed up.

2. Which of the following did NOT describe Nancy's mother?

3. At what age did Nancy quit school?

4. Which of the following did Carolyn NOT address in The Right to Remain Silent?

5. Why did Nancy resign her job abruptly?

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