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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What would Harold show the audience members during part of their act?
(a) A card trick.
(b) His wedding ring.
(c) Anna's smear of lipstick near his mouth.
(d) His blindfold.

3. 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) I'm going to sue the tent company.
(b) Anna is with child.
(c) A surprise that he did not have Anna's hands in his.
(d) I don't want to die.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the narrator's mother's act?

3. Where does the narrator say the tabloids carried the story of their town's disaster?

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

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

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