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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Carry the Water Yourself.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much per hour does Sugar report paying her nanny?
(a) $18.
(b) $15.
(c) $21.
(d) $12.

2. What city is Strayed reported to live?
(a) Portland, Ontario.
(b) Portland, Oregon.
(c) Portland, Maine.
(d) Portland, Texas.

3. Which of Eudora Welty's works does Sugar quote?
(a) Delta Wedding.
(b) The Optimist's Daughter.
(c) Why I Live at the P.O.
(d) A Worn Path.

4. How old was Standing Still when she got married?
(a) 32.
(b) 18.
(c) 39.
(d) 25.

5. Where was Sugar’s sink made?
(a) Peru.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Venezuela.
(d) Colombia.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following does Playing It Safe hope to apply?

2. At what age does Sugar report starting work?

3. How old was Ian when he was burned?

4. Who is the first writer whose letter is addressed in the book?

5. How many times does Sugar suggest people in their twenties read the books of poetry they buy?

(see the answer key)

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