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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Three Steps Past the Monkeys - Nancy Birkla.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What movie was the source of recurring nightmares for Nancy Birkla?
(a) The Wizard of Oz.
(b) Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Nightmare on Elm Street.

2. What did Nancy know she had to do to avoid being dumped by her boyfriend?
(a) She had to do his homework.
(b) She had to bring him lunch every day.
(c) She had to stay quiet around other people.
(d) She had to have sex with him.

3. How old was Wally Lamb when he knew he wanted to teach?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 25.

4. What did Carolyn address in the second chapter of her story?
(a) Buying her first car.
(b) Traveling across country.
(c) Her first work experience.
(d) A horrible family secret.

5. How long had Wally conducted writing sessions with the women at the time he compiled this book?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nancy got pregnant by a boy named ______________ who wanted her to have an abortion.

2. How many siblings did Carolyn have?

3. What was Tabatha's hairstyle when she went to prison?

4. What did Nancy put on to go to her temp job?

5. For the women in York Correctional Institution, writing gives them __________________.

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