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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 126 - 167).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does Smarsh's father strike her?
(a) For talking back to him.
(b) For having a headache.
(c) For losing her wallet.
(d) For crying after dropping an ice cream.

2. What song does Smarsh remember dancing to in her family room?
(a) Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer.
(b) Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
(c) Bruce Springsteen's I'm on Fire.
(d) Madonna's Like a Virgin.

3. What did Jeannie do for a living during much of Smarsh's life?
(a) Worked as a paralegal.
(b) Worked as a real estate agent.
(c) Worked as a court reporter.
(d) Worked as a waitress.

4. What was the biggest loss of equipment from Nick's barn in Chapter 2?
(a) His lawn mower.
(b) Antique tools.
(c) His father's tractor.
(d) Massey Harris combine.

5. What was one of the side jobs Smarsh's mother used to do to make extra money?
(a) Cut people's hair.
(b) Sell pastries.
(c) Sell cosmetics door to door.
(d) Sew clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Smarsh use to describe women on welfare in the late 1980s?

2. Which city was Smarsh's family farm 30 miles west of?

3. Which of the following is one type of government program Smarsh and her brother benefitted from during the 1980s?

4. What did Smarsh's brother Matt suffer from as a child?

5. Who did Smarsh's father marry in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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