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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 263-291 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age was the character featured in the poem entitled "First Marking Period" raped?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

2. What action did Anderson's rapist take once he stepped away from her and zipped up his jeans?
(a) He tells her not to tell anyone.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He smirks.
(d) He lights a cigarette.

3. On what type of holiday did Anderson's mother pass away?
(a) Labor Day.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) A birthday.
(d) A wedding anniversary.

4. What major life change did Anderson find that her parents had made upon her return from Denmark?
(a) They had adopted another child.
(b) They had gotten divorced.
(c) They had moved.
(d) They had rented out part of their house.

5. Which people are said to "look the other way" (24) in the poem entitled "Chum"?
(a) Friends.
(b) Lifeguards.
(c) Parents.
(d) Teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what emotion did Anderson's new friend greet Anderson's mistake with the lemon and cream during tea?

2. What is the name of the priest featured at the center of the poem entitled "a boy, a priest unholy" (244)?

3. After how many years did Anderson's father regain a position within a certain line of work he had previously done?

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

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

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