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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-30, Afterword, & Appendices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of tree did Janisse nearly hit when she attempted her first landing while skydiving?
(a) An oak.
(b) A pine.
(c) An aspen.
(d) A fir.

2. In what way was the Ray family different than everyone else in the Apostolic Church's congregation?
(a) They were the only family with fewer than eight children.
(b) They were the only white members of the congregation.
(c) They were the only ones who did not speak in tongues.
(d) They celebrated Christmas.

3. Janisse uses a quote from which novel to begin Chapter 3, Shame?
(a) Absalom, Absalom.
(b) A Brave New World.
(c) Ecotopia.
(d) A Separate Peace.

4. What forbidden activity do Janisse and her siblings get to do when they are at Beulah's house?
(a) They get to wear bathing suits while swimming.
(b) They get to watch television.
(c) They get to celebrate the childrens' birthdays.
(d) They get to wear summer clothes.

5. When tree farming became common practice in 1940, why was the longleaf pine rarely planted by tree farmers?
(a) Its taproot was unwieldy and it grew slowly.
(b) Its seedlings were too expensive.
(c) It did not bring as much money as other species of tree.
(d) It required too much room to grow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though she did not speak to Charlie for 25 years after they split up, what did Clyo do that showed she still cared about him?

2. How far away was the closest movie theater to North Georgia College?

3. Why did James Dickey agree to come speak at Janisse's college even though she had only been able to offer him 1/7th of his usual fee?

4. In what year was Janisse born?

5. When Janisse decided she wanted to be more like other girls, what did she try?

(see the answer key)

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