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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2: Excess Baggage, Cutting Loose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what did Gladys allow Anita to do?
(a) Work in a bar, singing.
(b) Travel throughout the Midwest.
(c) Go to college.
(d) Move in with her boyfriend.

2. What did Gladys have to do to support herself and her daughter?
(a) Make Anita perform for money.
(b) Worked in a night club.
(c) Go to work.
(d) Sell her paintings.

3. What was the result of James' behavior?
(a) He lost his job.
(b) He lost his home.
(c) Gladys divorced him.
(d) He went bankrupt.

4. What did Anita attend a great deal during her summers?
(a) Church.
(b) Theater.
(c) Camp.
(d) The river.

5. What ended the family's temporary happiness in Chapter 1?
(a) James moved out again.
(b) James took all of Gladys's money.
(c) James proved to be as irresponsible as before.
(d) They had to sell their house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the person who stayed with Anita and her mom during Chapter 2?

2. What happened briefly that brought some happiness to the family in Chapter 1?

3. What did Anita do with the money she won in the dance contest?

4. How old is Anita during Chapter 2?

5. In what year was Anita born?

(see the answer key)

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