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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: "The Best Friend"-"The Student".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" name as the impetus for her severe insomnia?
(a) A bikini.
(b) A towel.
(c) A gun.
(d) A mink coat.

2. For how many years has Professor Garfield known Yo?
(a) 9.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

3. By the end of the meeting with the dean, Yo's family member takes what action?
(a) Punches the wall.
(b) Collapses.
(c) Sobs.
(d) Faints.

4. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" says that she has never gotten along with which of her daughters?
(a) Marie.
(b) Sandi.
(c) Carla.
(d) Yo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sarita states that the Garcia girls treat her like a mix between a little sister and what type of "project" (57)?

2. Which author had been the topic of the seminar in which Garfield had met Yo?

3. What is the last name of Marie and Clair?

4. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" says that "the hardest thing coming to this country" had actually been what element?

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

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