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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the narrator say the tabloids carried the story of their town's disaster?
(a) Boston and L.A.
(b) Boston and New York.
(c) Cincinatti and New York.
(d) Chicago and L.A.

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

3. What weather condition resulted in the disaster Anna and her husband experienced during their act?
(a) A tsunami.
(b) A tornado.
(c) A blizzard.
(d) A gale.

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

5. What does the narrator say audience members ate while waiting for the act to begin?
(a) Ice cream and candy.
(b) Popcorn and peanuts.
(c) Hot dogs and chips.
(d) Hamburgers and French fries.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to paragraph 4, during what month did Anna experience her disaster?

2. What condition does the narrator's mother have as explained in paragraph 1?

3. What did Anna and Harold do "openly" as they performed according to paragraph 5?

4. Where does the narrator say she used to live in paragraph 4?

5. What metaphor is used in paragraph 5 to describe the way Anna and Harold would drop through the air during their act?

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