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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what religion did the author's mother ascribe?
(a) Christian Scientist.
(b) Episcopalian.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Baptist.

2. Who is the babysitter that Alison Bechdel's mother described her father having an affair with during their phone call in Chapter 3?
(a) Roger.
(b) James.
(c) Roy.
(d) Jack.

3. Where did Bruce Bechdel marry his wife?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

4. What does the author describe her father rinsing her with in the bathtub as a child in Chapter 1?
(a) A blue bucket.
(b) A purple metal cup.
(c) A red bucket.
(d) A white plastic cup.

5. What is the name of the author's youngest brother?
(a) Paul.
(b) Christian.
(c) Peter.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author says in Chapter 1 that being raised by her father was not like being raised by Jimmy Stewart but by whom?

2. Where was the author in Europe when she convinced her parents for the right to trade a tank suit for shorts at the beach?

3. Over how many years does the author say her father restored their home?

4. Who is the 77-year-old poet who is referenced as a lesbian in the panel on page 74?

5. Of what material was Bruce Bechtel's tombstone made?

(see the answer key)

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