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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. How does Anne envision her time on stage with Paley?
(a) As an uncomfortable encounter
(b) As a scripted presentation
(c) As a town hall meeting
(d) As an informal performance

2. What happens to Anne's father at the age of 54?
(a) He goes to law school.
(b) He gets a sports car.
(c) He gets a tumor and has only two years to live.
(d) He starts his own business.

3. Anne gets good grades in high school in spite of _________________________.
(a) her Attention Deficit Disorder
(b) being drunk, stoned or hung over
(c) her dyslexia
(d) the conditions at home

4. What does Sam act like each day Anne returns to pick Sam up?
(a) Like he is starving
(b) Like Lazarus rising from the dead
(c) Like he has had a fight
(d) Like he needs a nap

5. What is the name of the dog that helps Akela overcome her fears?
(a) Max
(b) Scotcharoo
(c) Scooby Doo
(d) Rudi Kazooti

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anne say she can make Sam go to church?

2. What does Anne say wears on her to the point that she knows she has to do something about it?

3. What is the subject of the book being read by the man next to Anne on the plane home?

4. Why does Akela remain indoors at a Fourth of July picnic at her grandmother's house?

5. Who is Anne's friend who has a granddaughter named Akela?

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