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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Charlo's family treat his mother?
(a) As a bread winner.
(b) As a hero.
(c) As a man.
(d) As a servant.

2. Who told Paula the secrets of growing up?
(a) Her teacher.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

3. What did Derek do to Paula on her first day of High School?
(a) Stole her money.
(b) Cut her hair.
(c) Threatened her sister.
(d) Groped her thigh.

4. Where did Paula make a big mess when she first met Charlo's parents?
(a) The restroom.
(b) A bedroom.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The garage.

5. What does Carmel accuse Paula of doing to history?
(a) Re-write it.
(b) All of these.
(c) Lie about it.
(d) Forget it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paula steal out of the trash sometimes?

2. What kind of school was Saint Mary's?

3. What was Paula praised for at St. Mary's?

4. How did Paula's first sister die?

5. How did Paula teach her daughter about sex?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the two labels given to young women when Paula was growing up?

2. What rule does Paula make for herself for the sake of her children?

3. What group would Paula like to join, and why has she not done it yet?

4. How does Paula first see the body of her dead husband?

5. What about Charlo lingers in the house after his death?

6. What does Paula say she likes most about herself even after her sad past?

7. Why is Paula happy that Nicola has no need to cling to memories?

8. How did one of Paula's sisters die?

9. What does Paula say got her negative attention as a teenager?

10. What does Paula say the difference between wanking and masturbation is?

(see the answer keys)

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