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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following illnesses did Lessing's brother often succumb?
(a) Bronchitis.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Emphysema.
(d) Migraine headaches.

2. In Chapter 4, what city did Lessing's mother insist on traveling through on the way back to England?
(a) Brussels.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Moscow.

3. What did Lessing's father assume when she and Frank showed up at the family farm?
(a) Lessing's father assumed that she was pregnant.
(b) Lessing's father assumed that she was in love.
(c) Lessing's father assumed that Frank was interested in the family's money.
(d) Lessing's father assumed that Lessing had finally settled down.

4. How did Lessing's mother pack differently for her new life in Africa than she did for Persia?
(a) She packed more food stuffs before leaving for Africa.
(b) She did nothing differently and packed all of the same items.
(c) She pared down her possessions before leaving for Africa.
(d) She took more extravagant things to Africa.

5. How many trek oxen hauled the wagon carrying Lessing's family?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following religions did Lessing suddenly convert?

2. What skills did Lessing teach herself during that year?

3. Where did Lessing's family live before they found property?

4. Growing up, what was Lessing always told about the family's financial status?

5. How many adults lived in the Persian house while Lessing was growing up?

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