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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What consequence did Anderson receive when she said a naughty word in front of the church ladies?
(a) She got a mouthful of hair clippings.
(b) She had a bar of soap shoved in her mouth.
(c) She got a spanking.
(d) She was grounded for two weeks.

2. In the poem "Lovebrarians," Anderson heralds the kindness of librarians and what other figures?
(a) Policemen.
(b) Bus drivers.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Lunch ladies.

3. How many times did Anderson's father hit Anderson's mother after the beating that robbed her of her teeth?
(a) Many.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

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

5. In the prelude, Anderson states that "this book reeks of" (3) her what?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Fear.
(d) Impenetrability.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Anderson's father saw his friend die in front of him, they were both repairing airplanes in what location?

2. What action did Anderson's rapist take once he stepped away from her and zipped up his jeans?

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

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

5. Anderson's family called her what kind of animal in order to make fun of her weight?

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