3. What did Smarsh's grandfather carve the year she was born?
(a) A statue of Jesus.
(b) A new communion rail.
(c) A statue of the Virgin Mary.
(d) A cross for the church.

4. Why did Betty and Smarsh leave Betty's new house in the middle of the night in Chapter 3?
(a) The water was shut off.
(b) It had a gas leak.
(c) There was no heat.
(d) It was infested with cockroaches.

5. In Chapter 2, what life-threatening occurrences befell Smarsh many times?
(a) Falls from cliffs.
(b) Car wrecks.
(c) Lightening strikes.
(d) Near-drownings.

6. What is Smarsh's father's name?
(a) Robert.
(b) Chic.
(c) Arnie.
(d) Nick.

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

8. What is the name Smarsh comes up with for her unconceived, unborn daughter?
(a) Arnie.
(b) Betty.
(c) August.
(d) Jennifer.

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

10. Why was health care rare where Smarsh was from, aside from the rising costs?
(a) The distrust people had in doctors.
(b) The belief many people had that they could treat themselves.
(c) The rural location.
(d) The lack of good painkillers.

11. Which American president was a native of rural Kansas?
(a) Ronald Reagan.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) George H.W. Bush.
(d) Dwight Eisenhower.

12. What did Betty's sister Pud nickname Betty's and Arnie's farm?
(a) The Highlands.
(b) Camp Fun Farm.
(c) The Church.
(d) The Amusement Park.

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

14. What is Smarsh's nickname as a child?
(a) Barb.
(b) Candy.
(c) Lou.
(d) Sweetie.

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