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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Cruelty is the Point, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were some of Mary's underlying problems that were discovered at the hospital?
(a) She had serious postpartum complications.
(b) She was anemic.
(c) She was a heart patient.
(d) She had a rare disease.

2. Who suffered most from Fred Trump's sociopathy?
(a) Maryanne.
(b) Mary.
(c) Donald.
(d) Elizabeth.

3. How many siblings did grandmother Mary have?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

4. What, according to Mary, is the "fragile and inadequate barrier" between Donald and the real world (17)?
(a) The White House.
(b) Real estate.
(c) The family.
(d) His ego.

5. What does Mary mean when she says Donald has been "institutionalized" (13)?
(a) Institutions believe Donald has a critical role to play.
(b) Donald is hospitalized.
(c) Donald joins an institution.
(d) Donald does not have to take responsibility for his actions and is in self-denial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suffered most from Fred's self-centeredness?

2. Why does Mary say she is the only Trump willing to tell the story of the most visible and powerful family?

3. What is Donald's reaction when Robert, the youngest of Fred Trump's sons stands up to thank him for the dinner?

4. How did Fred receive Donald's and Robert's appeal for emotional comfort?

5. What course did Fred take to improve his public speaking skills?

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