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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Gifty’s dad talked a lot during their visit, what did he avoid discussing?
(a) His home.
(b) His family.
(c) His work.
(d) Nana and her mother.

2. What is one of the things Gifty says her brother stole from his mother?
(a) Her car.
(b) Her wedding ring.
(c) Her youth.
(d) Her house.

3. What does Gifty mother ask Gifty about the mice she experiments on?
(a) If she hurts them.
(b) If she likes them.
(c) If she reads to them.
(d) If she prays for them.

4. How did Anne react when Gifty told her how her brother died?
(a) She cried.
(b) She laughed.
(c) She told her she was lying.
(d) She stopped talking to her.

5. In Chapter 40, what does Gifty start to leave on while her mother is in bed in hopes she might get up, if even in anger?
(a) The radio.
(b) The lights.
(c) The television.
(d) Her phone.

6. After Gifty’s mother threw away all of his pills, Nana began to do what, which included vomiting and sweating?
(a) Steal things.
(b) Run away.
(c) Yell.
(d) Detox.

7. Which of Gifty’s friend was forbidden from going to her house after Gifty confessed her brother’s addiction to her?
(a) Bethany.
(b) Ashley.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Anne.

8. In Chapter 44, Gifty says that psychiatric care has improved drastically since the day of what?
(a) Shock therapy.
(b) Over medication.
(c) Rest cure.
(d) Lobotomies.

9. Gifty overheard two ladies from church discussing her brother’s addiction and attributing it to what?
(a) His age.
(b) His injury.
(c) His race.
(d) His size.

10. In Chapter 46, when Gifty drifts off in thought rather than doing her work, what place does she often dream of despite saying she does not enjoy it?
(a) The beach.
(b) The forest.
(c) Raymond’s house.
(d) Her apartment.

11. What did Gifty tell Pastor John’s wife, Lisa, was her favorite food despite only having it a few times?
(a) Spaghetti and meatballs.
(b) Hamburgers.
(c) Mac ‘n’ Cheese.
(d) Koko.

12. At the end of Chapter 32, when Gifty and her brother brought Nana home, what did their mother do to him?
(a) Hugged him.
(b) Kicked him out.
(c) Took him to church.
(d) Slapped him.

13. At the end of the school nativity play, in which Gifty had one line, what did Nana do?
(a) Gave her flowers.
(b) Hugged her.
(c) Fell asleep.
(d) Gave her a standing ovation.

14. In Chapter 45, what does Gifty’s mother ask to hold?
(a) A mouse.
(b) Ensure.
(c) Her hand.
(d) The lever.

15. What did Gifty’s mother use to try to kill herself?
(a) A knife.
(b) A Gun.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Ambien.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Chapter 38, who does Gifty try to avoid at a sandwich shop?

2. What did Gifty’s most Ensure-addicted mouse develop in expectation of being shocked?

3. Who was the only person who visited Gifty's home after Nana’s funeral?

4. After Gifty overheard the gossiping ladies discuss her brother’s addiction, what did she hope he would do in order for all the church to see?

5. After picking Nana up from rehab, at what restaurant did he assure Gifty and her mother that he wanted to stay clean?

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