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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 30 - 41).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Gay initially want to attend college?
(a) Yale University.
(b) Brown University.
(c) New York University.
(d) University of Pennsylvania.

2. Where did Gay's trauma take place?
(a) In an alley.
(b) In a cabin in the woods.
(c) In a department store.
(d) In her car.

3. What term does Gay prefer to use to refer to herself in the aftermath of the trauma she experienced?
(a) Victim.
(b) Warrior.
(c) Traveler.
(d) Survivor.

4. Which of the following is NOT a Haitian food that Gay mentions she likes?
(a) Paella.
(b) Red rice.
(c) Legumes.
(d) Fried plantains.

5. Who was one of Gay's influential English teachers?
(a) Mr. Matthew Smith.
(b) Mr. Rex McGuinn.
(c) Ms. Cristina O'Connor.
(d) Ms. Victoria Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was one way that Gay hid her new habit from other people?

2. What is the one sport that Gay says she was decent at?

3. What is Gay's cultural background?

4. Where did Gay enroll for her PhD program in creative writing?

5. Where does Gay's father tell her hunger is?

(see the answer key)

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