1. In the poem entitled "the word," Anderson states that "Eve ate the apple" (194) due to what reason?
(a) Because she wanted to.
(b) Because she had to.
(c) Because Adam was afraid to.
(d) Because the serpent asked her to.

2. According to Anderson, what new undertaking in her writing required her to risk her pride?
(a) Editing.
(b) Workshops.
(c) Revision.
(d) Shifting genres.

3. To how many years in prison was the man at the center of the poem "not responsible for contents" (238) sentenced?
(a) 90.
(b) 180.
(c) 40.
(d) 5.

4. What do the lottery tickets symbolize in the poem entitled "strawberry-blonde fairy tales" (129)?
(a) Hope.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Resignation.
(d) Superstition.

5. What kind of textbooks were censored in Anderson's high school?
(a) Health.
(b) Anatomy.
(c) Home Economics.
(d) Biology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms most closely resembles the way in which Anderson uses the phrase "bonfire/of his vanities" in the poem entitled "not responsible for contents" (238)?

2. On what kind of farm did Anderson live as a child?

3. With whom did Anderson watch the broadcast of Lady Diana's funeral?

4. Which celebrity does Anderson name as a woman who "was three months older than" (129) she is?

5. Mr. P. asks Anderson to join which club at her high school?

(see the answer key)

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