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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who lived around the corner from Nancy's first pediatrician?
(a) Frank's boss.
(b) Sid Vicious.
(c) Frank's parents.
(d) Deborah's mother.

2. Why did Nancy attack her mother with a hammer?
(a) She yelled at her.
(b) She would not let her date.
(c) She would not take her to the museum.
(d) She made her do school work.

3. How old was Nancy when she was misplaced in the psychiatric hospital?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Sixteen.

4. What was NOT a reason Deborah Spungen wrote this book?
(a) To get back at Sid Vicious.
(b) Set the record straight about Nancy.
(c) It was cathartic for her.
(d) Help other families who were experiencing a similar tragedy.

5. How did Nancy avoid time in the juvenile facility until her car case was heard?
(a) Her parents committed her.
(b) She went back to school.
(c) She went to rehab.
(d) She ran away.

6. Who was the main person in charge at the second school Nancy attended?
(a) Ms. Brooke.
(b) The Bebees.
(c) Mr Grant.
(d) Mr. Sylvester.

7. What did the doctor say about Nancy's health when he released her from the hospital after her birth?
(a) She would need constant medical attention.
(b) She would have developmental delays.
(c) She was healthy.
(d) She would need to return for an operation.

8. Who helped Nancy's parents buy a semi-detached house?
(a) A family friend.
(b) Frank's parents.
(c) Deborah's mother.
(d) Frank's new boss.

9. Why did Nancy leave the first school she attended in the Darlington school system?
(a) She went to a military school.
(b) Her behavior was too severe for them.
(c) She ran away.
(d) Her mother wanted to homeschool her.

10. What musical did the Spungens see that inspired Nancy's love of rock and roll?
(a) Chicago.
(b) A Chorus Line.
(c) Caberet.
(d) Hair.

11. What medication did Nancy steal from her mother in an attempt to overdose?
(a) Valium.
(b) Vicodin.
(c) Morphine.
(d) Tylenol with Codine.

12. Why did Nancy decide she liked the second residential facility?
(a) She connected with a teacher who mentored her.
(b) She was getting good grades.
(c) She joined the softball team.
(d) She met her first boyfriend.

13. What did her first boyfriend do that Nancy liked?
(a) He was smart.
(b) He cursed at the principal.
(c) He impressed her parents.
(d) He was in a band.

14. How did Nancy get home when she ran away from the residential facility?
(a) Hitchhiked.
(b) A friend's car.
(c) Walked.
(d) Train.

15. How did Nancy react when she almost threw a pet down the stairs?
(a) Angry.
(b) Happy.
(c) Scared.
(d) Shocked.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long were Nancy and Deborah in the hospital after Nancy's birth?

2. How old was Nancy was she died?

3. Whom did Nancy try to stab when her parents were out of town?

4. What advice did Mrs.Taylor give Deborah to help her feel better about a fussy baby?

5. What job did Deborah get when her son was in nursery school?

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