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

2. Where did the newlywed couple move to?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Atlanta.

3. Which of the following was NOT used to describe James in Chapter 1?
(a) Drinker.
(b) Stable.
(c) Womanizer.
(d) Gambler.

4. What did Gladys discover before she got married?
(a) She is in love.
(b) She hates her dad.
(c) She hates her life.
(d) She is pregnant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Anita grow up believing?

2. What did Anita attend a great deal during her summers?

3. What happened briefly that brought some happiness to the family in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 2, what did Gladys allow Anita to do?

5. What was Anita faced with that made her runaway from home?

(see the answer key)

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