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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Gay's trauma take place?
(a) In a cabin in the woods.
(b) In an alley.
(c) In a department store.
(d) In her car.

2. How old was Gay when she experienced her life-defining trauma?
(a) 12 years old.
(b) 6 years old.
(c) 8 years old.
(d) 17 years old.

3. What did Gay's father do for a living?
(a) He was a carpenter.
(b) He was a doctor.
(c) He was a civil engineer.
(d) He was a musician.

4. What specific type of trauma did Gay experience?
(a) Incest.
(b) Motor vehicle accident.
(c) Armed robbery.
(d) Rape.

5. What was the relationship between Gay and the boy responsible for her trauma?
(a) They were friends from school.
(b) They were relatives.
(c) They were strangers.
(d) They worked at the same shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gay's English teacher encourage her to do?

2. What is Gay's cultural background?

3. What term does Gay prefer to use to refer to herself in the aftermath of the trauma she experienced?

4. What does "BMI" refer to?

5. What would Gay's mother add to the water when she was washing meat or vegetables?

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