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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Anderson began swimming all over town, what were all the pools made of?
(a) Metal.
(b) Concrete.
(c) Fiberglass.
(d) Rubber.

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

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

4. 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 was riding on the back of Anderson's bike and broke her leg.
(c) When her friend's little sister called her fat.
(d) When her friend's little brother was riding on the back of Anderson's bike and broke his leg.

5. Anderson states that when she was young, her father used to take her out of school on a whim so that they could engage in which activity together?
(a) Mountain climbing.
(b) Skiing.
(c) Paddle boarding.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many hours' drive did it take for Anderson's family to return home after bringing her to Georgetown?

3. Anderson's mother used to resemble which famous actress?

4. In what location did Anderson's parents live while they waited for Anderson's mother's mouth to heal and for her false teeth to arrive?

5. Russell Hoban declared that which of his favorite writers was a "man without eyelids" (70)?

(see the answer key)

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