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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anderson describes what "untreated" emotion as " a cancer of the soul" (68)?
(a) Shame.
(b) Pain.
(c) Triumph.
(d) Loneliness.

2. In the prelude, Anderson states that "this book reeks of" (3) her what?
(a) Desperation.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Impenetrability.
(d) Fear.

3. 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.

4. At what age was Anderson raped by her first boyfriend?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the impetus for Anderson's first feeling of deep shame?

2. What is NOT an activity named by Anderson when she discusses her daughter's extracurricular activities within the memoir?

3. The introduction of SHOUT states that "this is a story of a girl who lost her voice" (1) and then took what action?

4. A family member of Anderson's likes to say that people should follow their nightmares, "cuz once you figure out what's eating you alive/you can" (158) take what action?

5. In the poem "Lovebrarians," Anderson heralds the kindness of librarians and what other figures?

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