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

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

3. In the poem entitled "Directionally Challenged," Anderson describes getting lost on her way to what location?
(a) The library.
(b) Home.
(c) School.
(d) The bus stop.

4. What did Anderson's father do for a living at the time he horrifically assaulted his wife, Anderson's mother?
(a) He studied to be a preacher.
(b) He was in an apprenticeship with an auto mechanic.
(c) He worked as a garbage collector.
(d) He studied to be an electrician.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Anderson when she went overseas to study abroad?

3. In what country did Anderson spend time in a study abroad program?

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

5. When Anderson was young, she and her friends liked to pretend they were taking what action as they rode their bikes?

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