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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 10 - 29).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the title of Gay's short story collection for her thesis?
(a) How Small the World.
(b) The Sounds of Silence.
(c) Bridges.
(d) Life in a Cage.

2. Where was Gay born?
(a) Port-au-Prince.
(b) New York City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Omaha.

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

4. How old was Gay when she began her PhD program?
(a) 35 years old.
(b) 30 years old.
(c) 27 years old.
(d) 40 years old.

5. Which article of clothing did Gay most prefer as a young child?
(a) Sweatshirts.
(b) Jeans.
(c) Sweatpants.
(d) Overalls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Gay hold in Phoenix where she worked the graveyard shift?

2. Why did Gay eventually come home to her parents after her lost years?

3. Who went with Gay to learn more about gastric bypass surgery?

4. How old was Gay when she experienced her life-defining trauma?

5. What were Gay's favorite books as a child?

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