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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapters 11-16 (pg 30- 52).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robbins compares Sissy's thumbs to Leonardo having left what dangling from the Mona Lisa's mouth?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Pudding.
(c) A hair.
(d) Lipstick.

2. Who does Robbins write "watched her undress for bed and bath" in Chapter 2?
(a) The Chink.
(b) Julian.
(c) Dr. Robbins.
(d) Jellybean.

3. The normal temperature of a hummingbird is what?
(a) 98.9.
(b) 105.7.
(c) 107.2.
(d) 104.6.

4. Where did Sissy grow up?
(a) Lexington, KY.
(b) Minisaw, VA.
(c) Hot Springs, AR.
(d) Richmond, VA.

5. What is the name of the palm reader that Sissy's mother takes her to?
(a) Madame Mimi.
(b) Madame Zelda.
(c) Madame Cloe.
(d) Madame Zoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robbins call the "ace of the elements" in the Preface?

2. What does Robbins describe as the protagonist's "way of life" and calling?

3. In Chapter 11, the author makes a comparison of a cat looking through what colored glasses?

4. Sissy's father says in Chapter 5 that she couldn't suck her thumbs because she'd need a mouth like a what?

5. How old is Betty's son in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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