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

3. For how many years did Anderson's family live in the house on Berkeley Street?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 15.
(d) 3.

4. Anderson's family called her what kind of animal in order to make fun of her weight?
(a) A pig.
(b) A horse.
(c) A cow.
(d) A hippo.

5. At what young age did Anderson learn how to drive a car?
(a) 11.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. At what age did Anderson's mother take her to a pond for swimming lessons?

3. How many times did Anderson's father hit Anderson's mother after the beating that robbed her of her teeth?

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

5. What did Anderson's father do for a living at the time he horrifically assaulted his wife, Anderson's mother?

(see the answer key)

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