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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anderson describes attending what kind of event for the older brother in her host family?
(a) Confirmation.
(b) Funeral.
(c) Wedding.
(d) Baptism.

2. Who taught Anderson to drive a car at a young age?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her mother.

3. Anderson was unable to attend whose funeral because she was studying abroad?
(a) Her grandmother's.
(b) Her uncle's.
(c) Her father's.
(d) Her grandfather's.

4. How old was Anderson's father when he saw his friend killed in front of him?
(a) 24.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 21.

5. At what age was Anderson raped by her first boyfriend?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

6. To which famous artist does Anderson allude when she describes finding out about her father's PTSD-fueled beating of her mother before she was born?
(a) Picasso.
(b) Matisse.
(c) Dali.
(d) Warhol.

7. Anderson credits which person with her discovery of how much she loves books?
(a) Leslie.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Penelope.

8. 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 father cursing at Anderson's mother.
(c) Anderson's father hitting Anderson's mother.
(d) Anderson's mother losing her job.

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

10. How old was Anderson when she went overseas to study abroad?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 13.
(d) 17.

11. Anderson takes up what sport in the winter of her 10th grade year?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Indoor soccer.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Rollerskating.

12. At what time of year does Anderson arrive at the home of her host family overseas?
(a) Early fall.
(b) Late spring.
(c) Late summer.
(d) Early winter.

13. Anderson states that she would only take off her "I'm fine! mask" (88) in what location?
(a) At home.
(b) In the cafeteria.
(c) In the pool.
(d) In her bed.

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

15. Anderson recalls bonding with her friends in high school over what kind of treats?
(a) Rice Krispie treats.
(b) Banana splits.
(c) Peanut butter chews.
(d) Pans of peanut brittle.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years did Anderson's family live in the house on Berkeley Street?

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

3. To what concentration camps was Anderson's father sent later in his military career?

4. Mr. P taught what subject while also being the only teacher who "always smiled at screwed-up kids like" (72) Anderson?

5. In addition to Anderson herself, who else fixed the problem keeping Anderson from studying abroad?

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