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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters III, IV and V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What American analytic philosopher best known for his work in ethics and aesthetics was the father of Anne Stevenson?
(a) Charles Stevenson.
(b) Harold Stevenson.
(c) Richard Stevenson.
(d) Robert Stevenson.

2. Anne Stevenson's early days in England were much like Sylvia's because neither woman was prepared for __________.
(a) The food.
(b) The weather.
(c) The accents.
(d) The culture shock.

3. Since Sylvia's death, Ted had served two masters--the literary artist who wanted her work to be her legacy and ____________.
(a) An ambassador of truth.
(b) Her eternal lover.
(c) The ultimate critic.
(d) The protector of his children's mother.

4. How did Assia Wevill die?
(a) She gassed herself.
(b) She was hit by a car.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) Cancer.

5. Ted Hughes had sued Trevor Thomas for claiming that on the night of Sylvia's funeral, Ted __________.
(a) Cried all night.
(b) Banged loudly on the floors and walls.
(c) Got in a fight with him.
(d) Held a big party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Olwyn Hughes gave Anne Stevenson whose account that was unflattering to Sylvia to review in Part Two: Chapter I?

2. In Part Two: Chapter IV, Malcolm hadn't been able to interview Alvarez or Ted because who basically disallowed it?

3. Malcolm was surprised that Anne Stevenson confessed to having had a problem with what addiction?

4. In a letter to Anne Stevenson, Ted defended his stance of publicly disassociating himself from ________.

5. Under what pseudonym was The Bell Jar originally published?

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