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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 159 - 212).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of car did Trethewey's father buy to drive the family on vacation in Part I?
(a) Mercedes Benz.
(b) Lincoln Continental.
(c) Land Rover.
(d) BMW.

2. What friend did Trethewey visit the medium with?
(a) Cynthia.
(b) Lindel.
(c) Hattie.
(d) Bernice.

3. How old was Gwendolyn when she was killed?
(a) 46.
(b) 35.
(c) 50.
(d) 40.

4. Which great-aunt did Trethewey spend much time with as a child?
(a) Aunt Sugar.
(b) Aunt Rita.
(c) Aunt Spiker.
(d) Aunt Simone.

5. What was the last image Trethewey had of her mother before Gwendolyn's death?
(a) A photo her younger brother took.
(b) A painting by a friend.
(c) A photo her father took.
(d) A formal portrait.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Gwendolyn's job title in Part III?

2. What was Joel's pet phrase to Gwendolyn?

3. What did Trethewey fear would happen to Gwendolyn after she talked back to Joel on her behalf in Part III?

4. What kind of jewelry does Trethewey wear in the picture of herself and her mother the year they left Mississippi?

5. What name did Trethewey's father assign her in the short stories he wrote?

(see the answer key)

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