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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The poem entitled "forgiveness" uses which academic subject as a method of exposing the frequency with which young women experience sexual violence?
(a) Social Studies.
(b) French.
(c) Science.
(d) Math.

2. What method of transportation did Anderson use to reach school during her time overseas?
(a) Train.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Skis.
(d) Moped.

3. In what kind of store at the mall did Anderson work during her teenage years?
(a) Baked goods.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Fragrance.

4. How did Anderson fend off a predatory male on her first occasion of fighting back?
(a) She bit him.
(b) She shrieked in his ear.
(c) She kicked him.
(d) She stabbed him.

5. Anderson's parents are described as having taken what action whenever something "horrible" (66) happened?
(a) They got drunk.
(b) They screamed at their children.
(c) They scattered.
(d) They called a family meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animals does Anderson use to characterize her dead brothers?

2. Anderson's mother told her that her father had gone to what city during his lengthy absence?

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

4. The man featured at the center of the poem "not responsible for contents" (238) was convicted by a jury after what length of a deliberation?

5. 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?

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