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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who supports Anne emotionally during her early pregnancy?
(a) Her old tennis coach
(b) The best friend of the man who abandoned her
(c) An old boyfriend who never wanted children
(d) Her writing workshop student

2. Anne cannot imagine going through the experience of having Sam without _____________.
(a) Pammy
(b) Cable TV
(c) Baby monitor
(d) Nanny

3. In addition to Pammy, who serves as a labor coach for Anne
(a) Her brother, Steve
(b) Her mother
(c) Her neighbor
(d) Her friend, Alice

4. Who is Pammy?
(a) Anne's long-time friend
(b) Anne's sister
(c) Anne's neighbor
(d) Anne's mother

5. What event causes little Sam some emotional and physical distress?
(a) Circumcision
(b) Getting a bath
(c) An ear infection
(d) Breathing treatments

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a major characteristic of Anne's writing style?

2. When does Anne have a birthday celebration for Sam?

3. What does Anne finally realize about her life?

4. When is the initial diary entry made?

5. What does Anne think about the worries that most pregnant women have?

(see the answer key)

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