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

2. What kind of car was Smarsh's grandmother driving when she drew up with Arnie at an intersection in Chapter 1?
(a) Hyundai.
(b) Corvette.
(c) Ford pickup.
(d) Honda.

3. What does Smarsh note that President Bill Clinton was known for in Chapter 4?
(a) Welfare reform.
(b) Prison reform.
(c) Nutrition reform.
(d) Legal reform.

4. What does Smarsh say her mother's true nature was?
(a) Despair.
(b) Severe serenity.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Anger.

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) Be less warm.
(c) Stop eating.
(d) Stop breathing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Smarsh's elementary school in Chapter 4?

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

3. In 1994, what kind of program did California implement related to welfare recipients?

4. What rare ailment did Betty have in Chapter 2?

5. What movie did Smarsh cite as having paricularly harmful stereotypes of rural people in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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