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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, 'Yesterday I saw him watch my sister.' Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Relatives: Lynn Swenson, from My Half-Sleep; and Maya Angelou, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year is Maya Angelou the "Ladies Home Journal" Woman of the Year?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1975.

2. Maya Angelou compares Mr. Freeman to what animal?
(a) A cow.
(b) A bear.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A dog.

3. What is Jean Monroe wearing the first time her father asks to touch her?
(a) Skirt.
(b) Pajamas.
(c) Dress.
(d) Blouse.

4. What does Mr. Freeman tell Maya Angelou happened after he molests her the first time?
(a) Her mother will hate her.
(b) She wet the bed.
(c) She is a naughty girl.
(d) He loves her.

5. How old is Maggie Hoyal when her father started abusing her?
(a) Nine years old.
(b) Six months old.
(c) Nine months old.
(d) Two years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Lynn Swenson when her grandfather molests her?

2. Yarrow Morgan is born in _____________.

3. What is Jude Brister's grandmother's name?

4. Men often hassle Jean Monroe as she walks to _____________.

5. How old is Lynn Swenson when she started to write poetry?

(see the answer key)

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