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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 163-262.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anderson states that "when you get a letter from jail," (239) what object reads "Not Responsible for Contents" (239)?
(a) The front of the envelope.
(b) The flap of the envelope.
(c) The inside of the envelope.
(d) The stamp.

2. The final time Anderson's mother hit Anderson in the face occurred after what event?
(a) Anderson's father hitting Anderson's mother.
(b) Anderson's mother losing her job.
(c) Anderson's father losing his job.
(d) Anderson's father cursing at Anderson's mother.

3. Anderson describes attending what kind of event for the older brother in her host family?
(a) Confirmation.
(b) Funeral.
(c) Baptism.
(d) Wedding.

4. The haiku Anderson includes in the book is dedicated to whom?
(a) Her cat.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her favorite teacher.
(d) Her father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Anderson's alcoholic parents were fond of what type of alcohol?

2. In what language does Anderson say she often dreams?

3. How old was Anderson's father when he saw his friend killed in front of him?

4. With whom did Anderson watch the broadcast of Lady Diana's funeral?

5. One of Anderson's guesses regarding a particular person's choice to pull the fire alarm had to do with the culprit being "terrified of" (185) what?

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