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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Anderson embarked upon her trip overseas, she wore a medal bearing the image of which saint?
(a) Saint Frances.
(b) Saint Anthony.
(c) Saint Christopher.
(d) Saint Augustine.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the subtitle of the Prelude?

3. In the poem "Lovebrarians," Anderson heralds the kindness of librarians and what other figures?

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

5. What was the impetus for Anderson's first feeling of deep shame?

(see the answer key)

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