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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 49 - 96).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Zauner's mother tell her she should never have let her take guitar lessons?
(a) Because she said Zauner is not pretty enough to be a star.
(b) Because she said Zauner should be focused on looking at colleges, not her music.
(c) Because she said Zauner was never really good at music.
(d) Because she said Zauner would have been a better athlete.

2. What had Zauner's American grandfather done before becoming her father's father?
(a) Written books.
(b) Been a movie star.
(c) Owned his own business.
(d) Fought in WWII.

3. How does Zauner describe her mother's attitude to housekeeping and appearance?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) Fastidious.
(c) Sloppy.
(d) Suspicious.

4. Who came to New York City to be with Zauner when she heard about her mother?
(a) Corrie.
(b) James.
(c) Peter.
(d) Jennifer.

5. Where did Zauner sometimes go in Chapter 9 on breaks from helping care for her mother?
(a) The record store.
(b) The gym.
(c) Her old high school.
(d) Pizza Hut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kye make for Chongmi that Chongmi's mother liked in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 6, what did Zauner think she could do to help show her affection for her mother during her mother's illness?

3. Where was Duncan an editor?

4. Why did Zauner's mother cry in the end of Chapter 8?

5. How did Zauner feel about her mother's ability to keep secrets?

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