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

2. Who taught Anderson to drive a car at a young age?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her uncle.

3. Anderson claims that the key to telling stories is to "learn to remember/without being" (282) what?
(a) Hurt.
(b) Burned.
(c) Destroyed.
(d) Smothered.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many foreign exchange students from all corners of the world were along on Anderson's study abroad program trip, including Anderson herself?

2. 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?

3. What method of transportation did Anderson use to reach school during her time overseas?

4. How many times was Anderson preyed upon by a male professor during her time at college?

5. Anderson states in the poem "say my name" (287) that no one can pronounce her name except for whom?

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