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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. Besides being glued to the television, what other reason does Laura give for both Leo and Bobby being unwilling to accompany her to her destination?
(a) They love the "macho thrill of sitting in front of a mountain of cocaine" (95).
(b) They do not "trust each other with that mountain of cocaine" (95).
(c) They "could not be less hungry" (95).
(d) They worry that their "dilated pupils" (95) will give them away.

2. When Bobby tells Laura that he loves her after their first sexual experience together, how does Laura respond?
(a) She tells him that she loves him as well.
(b) She laughs at him.
(c) She pretends to fall asleep.
(d) She leaves.

3. When uniformed guards approach Laura outside of the drug dealer's house and search her person, what reason do they give?
(a) Some cocaine inside the house has just been discovered to be missing.
(b) It is standard protocol.
(c) They do not trust females.
(d) She looked suspicious sitting there quietly.

4. What does Laura give Donna for Christmas?
(a) She cleans her whole room for two Saturdays in a row.
(b) She gives her a bottle of her favorite perfume.
(c) She gives her a fluffy sweater.
(d) She embellishes Donna's own denim jacket with beads and thread.

5. 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 he wants to dance with her.
(b) He tells her she will need a coat because it is snowing outside.
(c) He tells her that dinner is ready.
(d) He tells her she has to stay home on Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Laura's favorite hiding place for secret items she does not want her parents to see?

3. What is the only reason Laura agrees to start treating Bobby like a real boyfriend?

4. When Leo, Bobby, and Laura go to the drug dealer's house, where is the house located?

5. What reason does Laura give when she says she does not think she would make a good mother?

(see the answer key)

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