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

2. How old is Lynn Swenson when her grandfather molests her?
(a) 5 years old.
(b) 11 years old.
(c) 15 years old.
(d) 9 years old.

3. How old is Jill Morgan when her father ties her to the bed with his belt to rape her?
(a) Eleven years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Twelve years old.
(d) Eight years old.

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

5. Where does Maya Angelou live in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) New York City.
(d) San Diego.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Maggie Hoyal when her father raped her?

2. How old is Maggie Hoyal when she runs away from home?

3. Who is Greermar in "Remembering Dream"?

4. Maggie Hoyal's mother is a _______________.

5. Whose skeleton does R.C. see lying on the bed in "Remembering Dream"?

(see the answer key)

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