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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, 'I trusted him.' Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Friends and Acquaintances: Lois Phillips Hudson, Why Aren't There More Creative Women?; Honor Moore, First Time: 1950; and Billie Holiday, from Lady Sings the Blues.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Maya Angelou in "I know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
(a) 6 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 12 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

2. How old is Desi when her grandmother began abusing her?
(a) 4 years old.
(b) 2 years old.
(c) 3 years old.
(d) 5 years old.

3. Who does the grandfather watch undress in the poem "From My Half Sleep"?
(a) The mother.
(b) Lynn.
(c) The sister.
(d) The grandmother.

4. What is the name of Carrie's brother in "The Window's Netting"?
(a) Luke.
(b) Lee.
(c) Keith.
(d) Kent.

5. Maggie Hoyal's father took her virginity as "payment" for what?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Love.
(d) Rent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does most of Yarrow Morgan's poem take place?

2. What does Mr. Freeman tell Maya Angelou happened after he molests her the first time?

3. Where does Maggie Hoyal grow up?

4. Maya Angelou compares Mr. Freeman to what animal?

5. What is the cause of Uncle Karl's death?

(see the answer key)

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