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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would Gay's mother add to the water when she was washing meat or vegetables?
(a) Clorox.
(b) Soap.
(c) Vinegar.
(d) Food dye.

2. What was the name of the boarding school Gay attended?
(a) Phillips Exeter Academy.
(b) Blair.
(c) Taft.
(d) Holy Cross.

3. What is Gay's cultural background?
(a) Haitian.
(b) Indian.
(c) South African.
(d) Canadian.

4. What did Gay's English teacher encourage her to do?
(a) Lose weight.
(b) Talk to her parents.
(c) Seek help from a counselor.
(d) Join a band.

5. Which article of clothing did Gay most prefer as a young child?
(a) Jeans.
(b) Overalls.
(c) Sweatpants.
(d) Sweatshirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What specific type of trauma did Gay experience?

2. Which of the following best describes Gay as a high school student?

3. What were Gay's favorite books as a child?

4. Where was the boarding school Gay attended located?

5. What did Gay's father do for a living?

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