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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2: Excess Baggage, Cutting Loose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ended the family's temporary happiness in Chapter 1?
(a) They had to sell their house.
(b) James moved out again.
(c) James took all of Gladys's money.
(d) James proved to be as irresponsible as before.

2. What did Anita find pleasure in during her adolescence?
(a) Music and her summers.
(b) Music and poetry.
(c) Movies and tv.
(d) Summer and dinnertime.

3. What happened to the person who stayed with Anita and her mom during Chapter 2?
(a) She was left by her husband.
(b) She was raped.
(c) He was left by his wife.
(d) He was injured in the field.

4. What did Anita see an advertisement for in Chapter 2?
(a) For a "walkathon".
(b) For a yard sale.
(c) For a music gig at a bar.
(d) For a talent show.

5. What was Anita faced with that made her runaway from home?
(a) Acne.
(b) Failing grades.
(c) A new step dad.
(d) A new school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the guest staying with Anita and her mom show towards Anita?

2. Who was Anita involved with in dance contests?

3. What does Anita note that her mother did not have in her life during her growing up years?

4. Who did Anita spend her summers with?

5. How old is Anita during Chapter 2?

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