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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. When was Smarsh's father born?
(a) Christmas Day in 1950.
(b) Christmas Day in 1960.
(c) Halloween in 1955.
(d) Labor Day in 1955.

2. What did Smarsh's family think about insurance for property?
(a) It was a rip-off.
(b) It was only necessary if you had expensive things.
(c) It was necessary.
(d) It was only necessary for city people.

3. Which city was Smarsh's family farm 30 miles west of?
(a) Lawrence.
(b) Wichita.
(c) Omaha.
(d) Texarcana.

4. What was one reason Smarsh was singled out as being an outcast at her elementary school?
(a) She was the only girl who grew up on a farm there.
(b) She was the only mixed-race girl there.
(c) She had mismatched shoes.
(d) She took her belongings to school in a paper sack, not a backback.

5. What did Betty sometimes call Smarsh as a child?
(a) Sue.
(b) Sweetie.
(c) Sis.
(d) Sarah Smurf.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Betty and Arnie get married?

2. What does Smarsh say her mother's true nature was?

3. When did Smarsh go to New York City for the first time?

4. How did Smarsh's grandfather Chic die?

5. Why was health care rare where Smarsh was from, aside from the rising costs?

(see the answer key)

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