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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 41 - 82).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession did Trethewey's father pursue?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Law.
(c) Carpentry.
(d) Writing.

2. What was the last image Trethewey had of her mother before Gwendolyn's death?
(a) A painting by a friend.
(b) A photo her younger brother took.
(c) A photo her father took.
(d) A formal portrait.

3. What happened to Trethewey when she first set out to start writing about her mother?
(a) She had to take a leave of absence from work.
(b) She talked to her partner about her mother more.
(c) She had more dreams about her mother in a few weeks than she had in decades.
(d) She had to call her grandmother for comfort.

4. What did Gwendolyn do to celebrate the completion of her graduate degree?
(a) Buy a new wardrobe.
(b) Buy a new couch.
(c) Cook lobsters.
(d) Open and drink champagne.

5. Where was Trethewey walking with her mother in her dream in Part I?
(a) An oval track.
(b) Their old yard.
(c) The park in Mississippi.
(d) The park in New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Gwendolyn's death did Trethewey go back to the place she was murdered?

2. What job did Gwendolyn hold at the time of her death?

3. In which organization was Trethewey's father once an officer?

4. What kind of car did Trethewey's father buy to drive the family on vacation in Part I?

5. What did Atlanta gain a reputation for during the civil rights era?

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