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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 229 - 288).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Smarsh start seventh grade?
(a) Lawrence.
(b) Omaha.
(c) Klingman.
(d) Wichita.

2. What was Betty ashamed of doing in the early 1960s as a young and single mother?
(a) Taking charity from neighbors.
(b) Skipping church.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Going on welfare.

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

4. How does Nick lose his pole barn in Chapter 2?
(a) It is struck by lightening.
(b) It is destroyed in a tornado.
(c) It is destroyed by a hurricane.
(d) It burns when he and his father try to burn off some grass nearby.

5. What did Smarsh wear to Arnie's funeral?
(a) Jeans and a windbreaker.
(b) A red dress.
(c) Arnie's favorite hat.
(d) A black dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Smarsh think Jeannie's boyfriend Bob's house decorating style demonstrated about he and Jeannie?

2. What did Jeannie tell Smarsh that Betty had wanted to name her?

3. What did Smarsh say society told Americans about people in bad financial situations in the late twentieth century?

4. Who was Betty's "brainy" older brother?

5. What was one of the side jobs Smarsh's mother used to do to make extra money?

(see the answer key)

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