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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 263-291 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years did Anderson's father live after the death of Anderson's mother?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

2. Which of Anderson's books do Anderson and the librarian discuss within the poem "librarian on the cusp of courage" (188)?
(a) Prom.
(b) SHOUT.
(c) Believe.
(d) Speak.

3. Anderson's family called her what kind of animal in order to make fun of her weight?
(a) A cow.
(b) A hippo.
(c) A horse.
(d) A pig.

4. The poem "shame turned inside out" makes the claim that "shame turned inside out is" (226) what emotion?
(a) Rage.
(b) Silence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Denial.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the book spines within the poem "reminder" (289) symbolize?

2. What is the title of the poem that focuses on Anderson's five late brothers?

3. The poem "Polyhymnia" (167) focuses on which of Anderson's firsts?

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

5. How many hours per week did Anderson work while attending Georgetown full-time?

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