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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1 - 8 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What condition does the narrator's mother have as explained in paragraph 1?
(a) She is blind.
(b) She has dementia.
(c) She is deaf.
(d) She is paralyzed.

2. What happened during Harold and Anna's act just before they were able to clasp hands in midair?
(a) Anna went into labor.
(b) A blizzard forced everyone to run for shelter.
(c) A strong wind blew the tent away.
(d) Lightning struck the main tent pole.

3. How many times does the narrator say she owes her existence to her mother?
(a) Dozens.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 9.

4. What does the narrator suggest may have been Harold's final thought as he fell into the crowd on the day of the disaster?
(a) A surprise that he did not have Anna's hands in his.
(b) I'm going to sue the tent company.
(c) Anna is with child.
(d) I don't want to die.

5. What did Harold and Anna use for part of their act?
(a) Blindfolds.
(b) Colorful scarves.
(c) Strobe lights.
(d) Puppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator sometimes do in her childhood room?

2. Who is the author of "The Leap"?

3. What does the narrator say her mother did the first time she owes her existence to her?

4. What phrase is used to describe the narrator's mother's movements in paragraph 2?

5. What is the narrator's mother's name?

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