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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 59-117.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Russell Hoban declared that which of his favorite writers was a "man without eyelids" (70)?
(a) Capote.
(b) Joyce.
(c) Salinger.
(d) Hemingway.

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

3. At what young age did Anderson learn how to drive a car?
(a) 11.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

4. Which member of Anderson's family wrote poetry?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

5. In the poem entitled "Directionally Challenged," Anderson describes getting lost on her way to what location?
(a) The bus stop.
(b) School.
(c) Home.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Anderson began swimming all over town, what were all the pools made of?

2. What kind of teacher tells Anderson that she should try out for sports teams in her 10th grade year?

3. Anderson describes attending what kind of event for the older brother in her host family?

4. Anderson's family called her what kind of animal in order to make fun of her weight?

5. What method of transportation did Anderson use to reach school during her time overseas?

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