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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 21, 1988-October 31, 1989 & Two Undated Entries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Laura writes that "darkness in sex is okay, as long as it is strange, mysterious darkness," (116) what does she say is the kind of darkness that she does not enjoy?
(a) "The darkness of hell or nightmares or dying or suffering" (116).
(b) "The darkness of hell or dying" (116).
(c) "The darkness of nightmares or dying" (116).
(d) "The darkness of hell or nightmares or dying" (116).

2. When Laura's dad takes three days off around Christmas and Laura is unable to be alone to use cocaine, what excuse does she finally give so she can be alone?
(a) She says she needs to call Donna because Donna has been feeling blue.
(b) She says she wants to paint.
(c) She says she needs to work on a science project.
(d) She says she has menstrual cramps.

3. How does Laura feel after her foray into the woods with the Canadians and with Donna?
(a) She feels triumphant at having gotten away with her actions and regrets having to go back to her role as daddy's little girl.
(b) She feels relieved that the potentially dangerous situation had not resulted in harm to her or to Donna.
(c) She feels regret that she had not gotten contact information from the Canadians so she could continue the relationship.
(d) She feels ashamed and worries that the kids at school will find out and will judge her.

4. What does the Log Lady tell Laura about children?
(a) That they are prey sometimes.
(b) That they grow up too fast.
(c) That they are not as innocent as they seem.
(d) That they are just smaller versions of adults.

5. Laura writes to BOB that she would admit he has won if he would do just one thing. What is that one thing?
(a) Kill her.
(b) Let her go.
(c) Fight someone of his own strength.
(d) Apologize.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Laura tell her mom she has been when she returns home from having an abortion?

2. What simile does Laura use to describe her claim that too many lies have entered her?

3. What action does Bobby take to solve the problem that occurs during their flight away from the gunfight at the drug dealer's house?

4. What does Harold believe about death?

5. What happens one night when Laura refuses a ride home in order to avoid being seen with Leo or Jacques and walks home through the woods?

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