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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Page 39 through 69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following men does Annie fear through her childhood, comparing him to a raven that scattered curses?
(a) Averroes Nix.
(b) Doc Hall.
(c) Father O'Reilly.
(d) Mr. Mariangdom.

2. Which of the following sports does Jo Anne Sheehy participate in?
(a) Field hockey.
(b) Water polo.
(c) Ice skating.
(d) Lacrosse.

3. What is the name of the African-American man who works for Oma at the lake house?
(a) Harry.
(b) Herbert.
(c) Humphry.
(d) Henry.

4. When Annie Dillard imagines everything leaving her brain, what is the one thing she thinks will remain?
(a) The faces of her loved ones.
(b) Topology.
(c) Her own name.
(d) The state capitals.

5. During which month of the year did Hitler die?
(a) February.
(b) April.
(c) July.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men invented the stove in Philadelphia in 1753?

2. In which century was the city of Pittsburgh founded?

3. What religion does the Sheehy family practice?

4. Why isn't Annie allowed to play with the Sheehy children?

5. Which of the following instruments signals the evening news on the Dillard family radio?

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