View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 118-162.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what age did Anderson's mother take her to a pond for swimming lessons?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 4.

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

4. What was the impetus for Anderson's first feeling of deep shame?
(a) When her friend's little sister was riding on the back of Anderson's bike and broke her leg.
(b) When her friend's little sister called her fat.
(c) When her friend's little brother was riding on the back of Anderson's bike and broke his leg.
(d) When Anderson was riding her bike and ran over a cat.

5. What kind of burns are said to have the potential to be lethal?
(a) Sun.
(b) Rope.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miscarriages did Anderson's mother have before giving birth to Anderson?

2. What was Anderson's drug of choice throughout her early high school years?

3. What was the duration of Anderson's father's long absence during her adolescence?

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

5. What does the hammer symbolize in the poem entitled "separation--AWOL 1" (121)?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 214 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample