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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through December 21, 1987-April 10, 1988.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Laura considers calling the police and having them wait at her house for BOB to show up, why does she decide against it?
(a) She thinks BOB would know her plan and would not come.
(b) She does not think the police would believe her.
(c) She thinks BOB would kill her for revenge.
(d) She thinks her parents may know about BOB and she does not want to go against their wishes.

2. Where are the two places on Laura's body that BOB makes tiny incisions during his abuse of her?
(a) Inside her mouth and on the undersides of her wrists.
(b) On the back of her neck and on the tips of her fingers.
(c) On the soles of her feet and on the top of her head.
(d) Between her legs and inside her mouth.

3. While planning how to avoid further nightmares like her biting dream, Laura vows not to let anyone hurt her anymore. Instead, she vows to do what?
(a) To tell her mom what has been happening to her.
(b) To defend herself.
(c) To hurt herself first.
(d) To run at the first sign of trouble.

4. On Christmas Eve of 1987, when Laura is on her way outside to escape her mom's constant playing of Christmas Carols, why does her dad stop her?
(a) He tells her that dinner is ready.
(b) He tells her she will need a coat because it is snowing outside.
(c) He tells her that he wants to dance with her.
(d) He tells her she has to stay home on Christmas.

5. What do Bobby and Laura do to celebrate New Year's Eve?
(a) They build a bonfire.
(b) They lie out under the stars with other couples.
(c) They watch the town fireworks display.
(d) They take shots of tequila.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Johnny speaks his very first full sentence to Laura at the end of their very special day together, what does he say?

2. The Log Lady tells Laura that "sometimes people go camping" (44) and that as a result, they do what?

3. What object does Laura notice on the floor of the truck after the cocaine robbery that causes her to hit a cat?

4. After the biting dream, Laura promises that she will be good and do everything she is supposed to do, just like what other character?

5. What is Laura's mom referring to when she tells Laura that this was "the best present she could ask for?" (120)

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