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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, 'I never saw him before.' Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Strangers: Jade Gates, And Now; Pat Parker, Shoes; Martha Rogers, A Street Fair; Kate Millett, from Flying; and Ann Simonton, Trophy Girl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Miriam Monasch waiting to eat after swimming?
(a) A hamburger.
(b) A hot dog.
(c) Steak.
(d) Chicken.

2. Mr. Freeman sends Maya Angelou to the store to buy what?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Milk.
(c) Candy.
(d) Cigarettes.

3. How old is Jana Vincenti's mom, Arlene, when she is raped and becomes pregnant with Jana?
(a) 22 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 17 years old.
(d) 19 years old.

4. Who is Mr. Freeman in "I know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
(a) Neighbor.
(b) Mother's brother.
(c) Mother's boyfriend.
(d) Landlord.

5. What does R.C. see in the middle of the withered wreath in "Remember Dream"?
(a) Her father's head.
(b) Her mother's head.
(c) Her dog.
(d) Herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maya Angelou's mother think is wrong with her daughter after the rape?

2. What is Yarrow Morgan's mother's reaction to being told about the abuse?

3. Where does Maggie Hoyal grow up?

4. How old is Yarrow Morgan when she first told her mother about the abuse?

5. What is the overall feeling in the poem "Aftermath"?

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