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

2. The second and final stanza of the poem "my peculiar condition arboreal" states that a "quiet forest ranger" had taught her how to "listen to" (267) objects of what type?
(a) The wind.
(b) Trees.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Birds.

3. At what time of year does Anderson arrive at the home of her host family overseas?
(a) Early winter.
(b) Early fall.
(c) Late summer.
(d) Late spring.

4. At what age was the character featured in the poem entitled "First Marking Period" raped?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 20.

5. What did the professor in "drawn and quartered" do to make his class feel slightly dirty upon exiting his class?
(a) He sang songs.
(b) He used inappropriate touch.
(c) He gave compliments.
(d) He drew pictures.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Anderson address the poem entitled "innocence" (192)?

2. Anderson was unable to attend whose funeral because she was studying abroad?

3. The poem entitled "forgiveness" uses which academic subject as a method of exposing the frequency with which young women experience sexual violence?

4. How many dollars would an hour-long call to Florida have cost from her dorm at Georgetown, according to Anderson?

5. How did Anderson fend off a predatory male on her first occasion of fighting back?

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