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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, Kids, Some Sick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anne take Sam to a substitute doctor?
(a) Anne no longer likes Sam's pediatrician.
(b) His pediatrician is out of town.
(c) They have changed insurance plans.
(d) His pediatrician does not have any emergency appointments available.

2. Anne believes this when someone else is enduring a bad situation but believes it is punishment for ___________________ when it happens to her.
(a) her bad character
(b) her alcohol abuse
(c) her drug habit
(d) her abortion

3. Why does Anne say she always prayed at night?
(a) She was afraid of the dark.
(b) She didn't want her parents to divorce.
(c) She knew someone was listening.
(d) She wasn't doing well in school.

4. What is Rick's attitude about life?
(a) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(b) Live each day to the fullest.
(c) Hey, we all gotta go someday.
(d) Why does crap only happen to me?

5. How does Anne interpret the well-meaning acts of a woman at Sam's school?
(a) As random acts of kindness
(b) As putdowns
(c) As showing off
(d) As sincere gestures

Short Answer Questions

1. On what do Anne's parents blame for the behavior in #10?

2. Why does Anne think that bad things happen?

3. What sight irritates Anne so that she has to focus on something else?

4. What does Anne say about her parents and their friends?

5. Why do Anne and Sam go to Idaho?

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