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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, where did Lessing work?
(a) Lessing worked part-time at several lawyers' firms.
(b) Lessing worked at the Telephone Exchange.
(c) Lessing transcribed notes for a local newspaper.
(d) Lessing worked as an au pair for the Smith family.

2. How did Lessing's mother cure Lessing's lice problem?
(a) By shaving her head.
(b) With expensive shampoo.
(c) By washing her hair with scalding hot water.
(d) With paraffin.

3. What did the doctor prescribe to alleviate Lessing's mother's ailment?
(a) Penicillin.
(b) Hydration and exercise.
(c) Bed rest.
(d) Tonic and quinine.

4. How many family members went to visit Lessing's house in Persia?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. Where did Frank and Lessing go on their honeymoon?
(a) Umtali.
(b) Beira.
(c) Capetown.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many eggs did Lessing attend to on the farm?

2. What does Lessing say about memory?

3. What did Lessing's father think of his Persian business partners?

4. Why did Lessing's mother rush from the farm to her home?

5. Who recommended that Lessing see a particular doctor for an abortion?

(see the answer key)

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