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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Anderson's father saw his friend die in front of him, they were both repairing airplanes in what location?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Japan.
(d) England.

4. Anderson's mother used to resemble which famous actress?
(a) Rita Hayworth.
(b) Elizabeth Taylor.
(c) Katherine Hepburn.
(d) Charlize Theron.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The final time Anderson's mother hit Anderson in the face occurred after what event?

2. How old was Anderson's father when he saw his friend killed in front of him?

3. What is the subtitle of the Prelude?

4. What word did Anderson say as a child to earn a consequence from her mother?

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

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