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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) Chicago and L.A.
(b) Boston and New York.
(c) Boston and L.A.
(d) Cincinatti and New York.

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

3. What did the ringmaster do to introduce the Flying Avalons on the day of the disaster?
(a) He cracked his whip and pointed to the ceiling.
(b) He blew a horn and jumped up and down.
(c) He announced Anna and Harold to the crowd.
(d) He gave a little background on their love story.

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

5. Who is the author of "The Leap"?
(a) Eleanor Lee.
(b) Louise Erdrich.
(c) Leslie Eldridge.
(d) Leonora Ellis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened during Harold and Anna's act just before they were able to clasp hands in midair?

2. What would Harold show the audience members during part of their act?

3. What weather condition resulted in the disaster Anna and her husband experienced during their act?

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

5. Who was the other half of her mother's act?

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