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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters VIII and IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A. Alvarez claimed that Olwyn and Ted Hughes probably chose Anne Stevenson to write a biography on Sylvia because they could ______________.
(a) Profit from her.
(b) Manipulate her.
(c) Believe in her.
(d) Feel good about themselves.

2. Anne Stevenson claimed that in her early days in England she reached for a drink much as Sylvia reached for ___________.
(a) Suicide.
(b) Fame.
(c) Rescue.
(d) Understanding.

3. What university did Sylvia Plath attend in England?
(a) Exeter University.
(b) Oxford University.
(c) Rhodes University.
(d) Cambridge University.

4. A. Alvarez's remarks placed Sylvia's suicide in what type of scenario?
(a) "Look at me."
(b) "As if."
(c) "If only."
(d) "No go."

5. Malcolm was surprised that Anne Stevenson confessed to having had a problem with what addiction?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Drug addiction.
(c) Men.
(d) Alcoholism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Malcolm interview Clarissa Roche in Part Two: Chapter IX?

2. When The Journals of Sylvia Plath were published, it left many thinking that the words and spirit of Sylvia had been ___________.

3. What was the title of Ted Hughes' last work?

4. In Part Two: Chapter II, Ted described the battle Sylvia had to get her short story published in what periodical?

5. When was Ariel published?

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