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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Anderson spend in a study abroad program?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 13 months.
(d) 1 year.

2. In the poem "Lovebrarians," Anderson heralds the kindness of librarians and what other figures?
(a) Lunch ladies.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Bus drivers.
(d) Policemen.

3. How many hours' drive did it take for Anderson's family to return home after bringing her to Georgetown?
(a) 11.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

4. How many miscarriages did Anderson's mother have before giving birth to Anderson?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. In the poem entitled "ignore stupid advice," what is NOT a piece of the long list of "stupid advice" (231) offered?
(a) Don't get gaslit.
(b) Don't get T-boned by a drunk.
(c) Don't drop out of school.
(d) Don't get raped.

Short Answer Questions

1. Anderson reports that her father again found work in what arena after a period of years?

2. To which group of people is Anderson referring when she describes trolls hiding under bridges and dogs hunting a particular icon?

3. The celebration centered on Anderson's older brother within her host family lasts until what time of day?

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

5. What does the Wite-out in the poem entitled "calving iceberg" (138) symbolize?

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