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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 58 - 125).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Smarsh's grandfather commissioned to lead in 1949?
(a) The state legistlature.
(b) The county seat.
(c) Renovation of St. Rose school.
(d) The local city council.

2. Who did Smarsh say she became a mother to at a very young age?
(a) Her little sister.
(b) Herself, her little brother, and her own young mother.
(c) Her small cousin.
(d) Her own baby.

3. How long did Smarsh research this book for?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 10 years.

4. Which large company did Nick get a job doing roof work for?
(a) Kellog.
(b) MaxTrek.
(c) Boeing.
(d) Kohler.

5. What did Smarsh's mother ask her to do when she used to lie in bed with her mother sometimes?
(a) Stop singing.
(b) Stop eating.
(c) Stop breathing.
(d) Be less warm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Smarsh's mother's name?

2. What song does Smarsh remember dancing to in her family room?

3. What did Smarsh's mother say about paying retail?

4. What derogatory term is popular today to describe rural people and farmers, but Smarsh can not recall hearing much growing up?

5. When was Smarsh's father born?

(see the answer key)

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