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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. What is Gay's cultural background?
(a) Haitian.
(b) Indian.
(c) Canadian.
(d) South African.

2. Who went with Gay to learn more about gastric bypass surgery?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her best friend.

3. What did Gay's mother wear when she cooked?
(a) Latex gloves.
(b) A surgical mask.
(c) A checkered apron.
(d) A chef's hat.

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

5. Which book series did Gay become obsessed with after her trauma?
(a) Encyclopedia Brown.
(b) Harry Potter.
(c) Sweet Valley High.
(d) Nancy Drew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the boarding school Gay attended?

2. Who was one of Gay's influential English teachers?

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

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

5. Which of these author does Gay say she liked as a child?

(see the answer key)

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