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

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) Warhol.
(b) Picasso.
(c) Matisse.
(d) Dali.

2. Anderson credits which person with her discovery of how much she loves books?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Her father.

3. Anderson states in the introduction to her poetry memoir that she wrote her book Speak how many years after she was raped?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 25.

4. At what time of year does Anderson arrive at the home of her host family overseas?
(a) Late spring.
(b) Early fall.
(c) Late summer.
(d) Early winter.

5. How old was Anderson's father when he saw his friend killed in front of him?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 24.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what young age did Anderson learn how to drive a car?

2. Anderson and her family were terrified for years that Anderson's father would take what action?

3. In addition to Anderson herself, who else fixed the problem keeping Anderson from studying abroad?

4. Initially, Anderson was told that she would not be able to study abroad due to what type of problem?

5. The children's book author Russell Hoban wrote children's books about a family of what type of animals?

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