1. When Lou buys and reads Yo's book, he finds that she has plagiarized a story from whom?
(a) Penny.
(b) Garfield.
(c) Lou.
(d) Lucinda.

2. From what location does Matthews call Garfield to tell him bad news?
(a) The library.
(b) The immigration office.
(c) The college dean's office.
(d) The hospital.

3. At what location does Yo meet the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Best Friend"?
(a) In a support group for adult children dealing with grief.
(b) In a support group for survivors of sexual abuse.
(c) In a support group for artists with creative blocks.
(d) In a book discussion group.

4. In what grade is the son of the Prologue's narrator?
(a) Seventh.
(b) Eighth.
(c) Third.
(d) Eleventh.

5. For what reason does Lou return to his alma mater within the chapter entitled "The Student"?
(a) For a class reunion.
(b) To apply for a job.
(c) To collect his diploma.
(d) To speak to Yo.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" states that from the time Yo was very young, the whole family had been "at the mercy of" (28) Yo's what?

2. How many children do Lou and his wife have?

3. Later in Sarita's life, she finds out that she is the illegitimate daughter of a man with what last name?

4. For what type of job does Yo move to the state where she meets Marie and Clair?

5. Who denies Yo's request to move out of the room she rents from Marie and Clare?

(see the answer key)

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