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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 83 - 114).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Trethewey go on vacation with her parents in Part I?
(a) France.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) Canada.
(d) Mexico.

2. What nightmare did Trethewey have shortly after moving to Atlanta?
(a) The ground was shaking outside her grandmother's house.
(b) Her mother left her.
(c) Her father died.
(d) She was in a fire.

3. WHat was the one reminder of Gwendolyn's father in the house she grew up in?
(a) An oil painting of him.
(b) A charcoal drawing of him.
(c) A photo of him.
(d) One of his hats which always hung on a peg.

4. Who was Trethewey's fifth-grade teacher?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mrs. Messick.
(c) Mr. Ardmore.
(d) Mr. Helio.

5. What did Trethewey often do when Joel was around at home?
(a) Go to a friend's house.
(b) Go to the library.
(c) Go to the basement.
(d) Retreat to her room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came to visit Trethewey and her family for Thanksgiving in Part III?

2. What did Gwendolyn tell Joel when he protested to Trethewey wanted to join a club in school?

3. What protest did Trethewey's grandmother join in 1963?

4. What does Trethewey still think may have changed the way things ended with Joel and her mother?

5. Where did Trethewey often go on Saturday outings with her mother in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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