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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 118-162.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The poem entitled "drawn and quartered" is about one of Anderson's professors who had been raising how many children on his own?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

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

3. What was the impetus for Anderson's first feeling of deep shame?
(a) When Anderson was riding her bike and ran over a cat.
(b) When her friend's little sister called her fat.
(c) When her friend's little sister was riding on the back of Anderson's bike and broke her leg.
(d) When her friend's little brother was riding on the back of Anderson's bike and broke his leg.

4. Anderson and her family were terrified for years that Anderson's father would take what action?
(a) Kill his wife.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Vanish.
(d) Go to jail.

5. What kind of burns are said to have the potential to be lethal?
(a) Concrete.
(b) Rope.
(c) Sun.
(d) Rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. Anderson recalls bonding with her friends in high school over what kind of treats?

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

3. Which member of Anderson's family wrote poetry?

4. At what age was Anderson raped by her first boyfriend?

5. What kind of class did Anderson's professor teach, as described within the poem entitled "drawn and quartered"?

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