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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 168 - 228).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Betty when she got pregnant with Smarsh's mother?
(a) 18.
(b) 14.
(c) 20.
(d) 16.

2. In 1994, what kind of program did California implement related to welfare recipients?
(a) A driver's license program.
(b) A welfare-to-work program.
(c) A finger-printing program.
(d) A facial recognition program.

3. What was one of the things that hindered Betty from retaining custody of her son with Bob?
(a) She was gearing up for her third divorce.
(b) She had just gotten fired from her job.
(c) She was pregnant again.
(d) She had just been admitted to a mental health hospital.

4. What was Betty's and Arnie's farm a constant operation in, according to Smarsh?
(a) Food production.
(b) Debt.
(c) Angst.
(d) Alcohol.

5. What church did Nick and Jeannie marry in?
(a) St. Rose.
(b) St. Nicholas.
(c) St. Tikon's.
(d) Our Lady of Plains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened in Chapter 6 when Dorothy tracked Aaron down to ask for child support?

2. In Chapter 4, why does Smarsh's father strike her?

3. What kind of contest does Smarsh win in Chapter 4?

4. What would Betty say when she saw a homeless person at a Wichita intersection?

5. What structure did Nick Smarsh build that he was most proud of?

(see the answer key)

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