1. For about how long have middle sister and maybe-boyfriend been together at the period of time focused on in the narrative?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 months.

2. French teacher tells her students that their "temporary unhingement" (76) as a result of the discussion is a sign of what?
(a) Progress.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Indoctrination.
(d) Oppression.

3. People who act outside of the societal norm are referred to as what?
(a) By-the-books.
(b) Beyond-the-pales.
(c) Outta-their-trees.
(d) Off-the-cuffs.

4. How many little girls comprise the group referred to as "wee sisters" (84)?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. Middle sister says that every other student in the class is different from her in what way?
(a) They all have full-time jobs.
(b) They are older than middle sister.
(c) They are younger than middle sister.
(d) They are Protestants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Middle sister says that "those rare, baffling, radiant type of people" (88) referred to as shiny throughout the text had first been brought to her attention by a viewing of which Hitchcock film?

2. What kinds of abandoned buildings occupy the location called "the ten-minute area" (81)?

3. Middle sister says that ma has been tormenting her about her lack of a husband since which one of her birthdays?

4. To what location had da really been traveling during his lengthy periods away from the family?

5. In what activity does middle sister never engage while running?

(see the answer key)

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