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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the obstetrician accuse Martha of doing which is why the doctor thinks she's in the hospital?
(a) Trying to starve herself.
(b) Trying to get more attention.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Trying to commit suicide.

2. Martha considers herself to be a _________, which is why she hasn't told anyone about her pregnancy.
(a) Radical gypsy.
(b) Feminist.
(c) Responsible adult.
(d) Mother.

3. What is the condition that is suggested by the test result that Martha gets after the holiday?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Down Syndrome.
(c) Dwarfism.
(d) Cancer.

4. How long does Sibyl stay with Martha in order to make sure that she is okay?
(a) Two days.
(b) One hour.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

5. What does Martha wake up to in the middle of the night after feeling ill during the day?
(a) Contractions.
(b) Vomiting.
(c) Pool of blood.
(d) A headache.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John's dissertation advisor say that John will never get because he allowed Martha to have the baby?

2. What is the name of the other child that is frequently mentioned in this story?

3. Martha finds it amusing that she is not the only one who feels they are _________ their way through school.

4. What test was the one that confirmed the diagnosis of Down Syndrome in Adam, according to her account in the story?

5. What school do Martha and her husband attend, which intimidates them because of all the work they have to do?

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