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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A family member of Anderson's likes to say that people should follow their nightmares, "cuz once you figure out what's eating you alive/you can" (158) take what action?
(a) Forget it.
(b) Diffuse it.
(c) Release it.
(d) Slay it.

2. In addition to Anderson herself, who else fixed the problem keeping Anderson from studying abroad?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her sister.

3. Anderson and her family were terrified for years that Anderson's father would take what action?
(a) Kill his wife.
(b) Go to jail.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Vanish.

4. Anderson takes up what sport in the winter of her 10th grade year?
(a) Indoor soccer.
(b) Rollerskating.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Basketball.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of year does Anderson arrive at the home of her host family overseas?

2. How many hours per week did Anderson work while attending Georgetown full-time?

3. To which famous artist does Anderson allude when she describes finding out about her father's PTSD-fueled beating of her mother before she was born?

4. The haiku Anderson includes in the book is dedicated to whom?

5. In what kind of store at the mall did Anderson work during her teenage years?

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