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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years did Anderson's family live in the house on Berkeley Street?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 15.
(d) 7.

2. The final time Anderson's mother hit Anderson in the face occurred after what event?
(a) Anderson's father losing his job.
(b) Anderson's mother losing her job.
(c) Anderson's father hitting Anderson's mother.
(d) Anderson's father cursing at Anderson's mother.

3. In the prelude, Anderson states that "this book reeks of" (3) her what?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Impenetrability.
(c) Desperation.
(d) Fear.

4. In the poem "Lovebrarians," Anderson heralds the kindness of librarians and what other figures?
(a) Policemen.
(b) Bus drivers.
(c) Lunch ladies.
(d) Teachers.

5. How old was Anderson when saying a particular word in front of the "church ladies" (14) earned her a consequence?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. The haiku Anderson includes in the book is dedicated to whom?

2. At what age did Anderson's mother take her to a pond for swimming lessons?

3. The introduction of SHOUT states that "this is a story of a girl who lost her voice" (1) and then took what action?

4. Anderson's mother used to resemble which famous actress?

5. How many times did Anderson's father hit Anderson's mother after the beating that robbed her of her teeth?

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