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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 163-262.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anderson recalls bonding with her friends in high school over what kind of treats?
(a) Peanut butter chews.
(b) Rice Krispie treats.
(c) Banana splits.
(d) Pans of peanut brittle.

2. Anderson states that she would only take off her "I'm fine! mask" (88) in what location?
(a) In her bed.
(b) In the pool.
(c) In the cafeteria.
(d) At home.

3. The poem entitled "scratching my throat with a pen" (149) is about Anderson's night job in what field?
(a) Journalism.
(b) Law.
(c) Retail.
(d) Medicine.

4. What is the last name of the author of the young adult novel MONSTER?
(a) Macron.
(b) Mason.
(c) Myers.
(d) Miller.

5. What perk of the telemarketing position made Anderson adore her job, though it paid very litte?
(a) She could call her sister for an hour a day for free.
(b) She was allowed to call her grandmother for an hour a day for ten dollars.
(c) She could call her mother for an hour a day for free.
(d) She was allowed to call her grandmother for an hour a day for free.

Short Answer Questions

1. Anderson reports that her father again found work in what arena after a period of years?

2. Anderson frowns on parents who tell their children what maxim?

3. In the poem entitled "the word," Anderson states that "Eve ate the apple" (194) due to what reason?

4. The poem "Polyhymnia" (167) focuses on which of Anderson's firsts?

5. On what kind of farm did Anderson work as an adolescent?

(see the answer key)

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