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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Dali.
(b) Matisse.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Warhol.

2. In what grade did Anderson move from the country to the city?
(a) 2nd.
(b) 1st.
(c) 5th.
(d) 3rd.

3. Which member of Anderson's family wrote poetry?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her father.

4. What is the subtitle of the Prelude?
(a) Session one.
(b) Mic test.
(c) Transmission from the Satellite Heart.
(d) Open mic.

5. The haiku Anderson includes in the book is dedicated to whom?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her favorite teacher.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age was Anderson raped by her first boyfriend?

2. For how many years did Anderson's family live in the house on Berkeley Street?

3. In the poem entitled "Directionally Challenged," Anderson describes getting lost on her way to what location?

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

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

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