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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 59-117.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anderson recalls bonding with her friends in high school over what kind of treats?
(a) Pans of peanut brittle.
(b) Rice Krispie treats.
(c) Banana splits.
(d) Peanut butter chews.

2. Anderson's alcoholic parents were fond of what type of alcohol?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Gin.
(d) Rum.

3. How old was Anderson when she went overseas to study abroad?
(a) 17.
(b) 13.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

4. At the behest of a particular teacher, Anderson joins what sports team in the spring of her 10th grade year?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Track.
(c) Softball.
(d) Golf.

5. The children's book author Russell Hoban wrote children's books about a family of what type of animals?
(a) Badgers.
(b) Deer.
(c) Giraffes.
(d) Hippos.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what grade did Anderson move from the country to the city?

2. At what time of year does Anderson arrive at the home of her host family overseas?

3. Mr. P taught what subject while also being the only teacher who "always smiled at screwed-up kids like" (72) Anderson?

4. How long did Anderson spend in a study abroad program?

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

(see the answer key)

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