1. What reasons does Laura give for sending her pony Troy away by whipping him with her reins?
(a) She does not deserve him and he does not deserve a caged life.
(b) Zippy told her Troy was beginning to bite and kick and that the stables would no longer keep him.
(c) He does not deserve a sinful owner and she does not want to care for him any longer.
(d) Troy would make his way to Johnny and Johnny needed a pony more than she did.

2. When Laura hears Shelley complain that her husband Leo only wants sex, how does hearing that make Laura feel?
(a) She feels angry.
(b) She feels victorious.
(c) She feels jealous.
(d) She feels depressed.

3. When Laura walks to Leo's house in order to get drugs, what is the reason he cannot come to the door?
(a) Because he is in his bedroom with a girl.
(b) Because he is in the middle of a drug deal.
(c) Because he is in the shower.
(d) Because he is passed out on the couch.

4. Laura writes that she knows Norma will be unable to call her back anytime soon to work on their volunteering idea because Norma's husband Hank has gotten in some trouble. What kind of trouble is he in?
(a) He killed a man on the highway and is being charged with vehicular manslaughter.
(b) He got in a fight at the bar and is being charged with disturbing the peace.
(c) He stole a case of beer from the convenience store and is being charged with theft.
(d) He robbed a liquor store and is being charged with armed robbery.

5. What reason does Laura give for being attracted to Ronnette?
(a) She has long, thick brown hair.
(b) Her eyes appear sad, but cold.
(c) She is outspoken and does not care what others think.
(d) She speaks infrequently.