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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Tara says that the summer between fifth and sixth grades was almost normal, although she would not do what?
(a) Swim at the pool.
(b) Read at the library.
(c) Go places with her friends.
(d) Go to the movies.

2. In Chapter 8, Tara says that her parents "release their anxiety by fighting about money, movies, friends" and what?
(a) "The news."
(b) "Religion."
(c) "The car."
(d) "Sports."

3. Tara thinks "Keesha is" what in Chapter 5?
(a) "A jerk."
(b) "An a**hole."
(c) "A player."
(d) "A nun."

4. When was the American Legion founded?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1888.
(c) 1938.
(d) 1855.

5. Tara's father says that Tara's mother has PMS, "which he defined as" what in Chapter 10?
(a) "Particularly Mundane Syndrome."
(b) "Pretty Menace Syndrome."
(c) "Periodically Mean Syndrome."
(d) "Perfectly Meticulous Syndrome."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the carnival in celebration of that Tara's family attends in Chapter 10?

2. Who wonders if Tara's condition is their fault in Chapter 6?

3. What refers to distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune?

4. What does Emily interrupt Tara from doing compulsively in Chapter 1?

5. Who does Tara's mother run to after a scene at the carnival in Chapter 10?

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