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How many years ago did the narrator realize her mother was changing her makeup routine after fights?
How many years ago did the narrator realize her mother was changing her makeup routine after fights?
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What did the narrator's mother apply first after a fight?
What did the narrator's mother apply first after a fight?
What color eyeshadow did the narrator's mother apply?
What color eyeshadow did the narrator's mother apply?
The narrator's father always looked at her mother with love and affection.
The narrator's father always looked at her mother with love and affection.
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What was the narrator's mother's name?
What was the narrator's mother's name?
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The narrator's mother had a history of being abused by her husband.
The narrator's mother had a history of being abused by her husband.
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What does the narrator believe her father was?
What does the narrator believe her father was?
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The narrator's mother was trying to hide the evidence of the abuse from her husband, but her plan backfired because the narrator revealed her secret.
The narrator's mother was trying to hide the evidence of the abuse from her husband, but her plan backfired because the narrator revealed her secret.
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What did the narrator's mother tell her to commit to in order to protect her from further abuse?
What did the narrator's mother tell her to commit to in order to protect her from further abuse?
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The narrator's mother believed her husband was an abuser, she just decided to continue his relationship with him despite the abuse.
The narrator's mother believed her husband was an abuser, she just decided to continue his relationship with him despite the abuse.
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What kind of relationship did the narrator have with her boyfriend?
What kind of relationship did the narrator have with her boyfriend?
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What did the narrator's mother say about the impact of the abuse on her life?
What did the narrator's mother say about the impact of the abuse on her life?
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Why did the narrator's mother get angry when she found out about the narrator's lie regarding her studies?
Why did the narrator's mother get angry when she found out about the narrator's lie regarding her studies?
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What was the name of the narrator's boyfriend?
What was the name of the narrator's boyfriend?
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What did the narrator's mother say about what she was getting the narrator for tutoring?
What did the narrator's mother say about what she was getting the narrator for tutoring?
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The narrator's mother knew that the narrator's father would not stop abusing her even if he discovered her lie.
The narrator's mother knew that the narrator's father would not stop abusing her even if he discovered her lie.
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What did the narrator's mother warn her about if her father discovered the truth ?
What did the narrator's mother warn her about if her father discovered the truth ?
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What was the name of the father?
What was the name of the father?
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How long did it take the narrator to hide Dimitri from her father?
How long did it take the narrator to hide Dimitri from her father?
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The narrator's mother knew the maid didn't like her and that she would tell her husband about the narrator's secret.
The narrator's mother knew the maid didn't like her and that she would tell her husband about the narrator's secret.
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What was the name of the narrator's bracelet?
What was the name of the narrator's bracelet?
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The narrator's father found the bracelet under the coffee table.
The narrator's father found the bracelet under the coffee table.
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What did the narrator's father do to the narrator after discovering her secret?
What did the narrator's father do to the narrator after discovering her secret?
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The narrator's father believed every lie she told him.
The narrator's father believed every lie she told him.
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What did the narrator's father think about the way she was hiding her secret from him?
What did the narrator's father think about the way she was hiding her secret from him?
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The narrator's father and mother believed her excuse about studying for the test with Gia.
The narrator's father and mother believed her excuse about studying for the test with Gia.
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What did the narrator's father say he would do if he found out about the true reason for the narrator's failing grade?
What did the narrator's father say he would do if he found out about the true reason for the narrator's failing grade?
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How did the narrator's mother react to her husband's discovery of her secret?
How did the narrator's mother react to her husband's discovery of her secret?
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The narrator's mother believed that the abuse would not stop even if he found out about her secret relationship.
The narrator's mother believed that the abuse would not stop even if he found out about her secret relationship.
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The narrator realized and accepted that the abuse would not stop even if her father discovered her secret, which made her question if the relationship with Will was worth it.
The narrator realized and accepted that the abuse would not stop even if her father discovered her secret, which made her question if the relationship with Will was worth it.
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The narrator's mother was worried about her, but her father was more concerned.
The narrator's mother was worried about her, but her father was more concerned.
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The narrator was relieved when her father said he was not mad but disappointed.
The narrator was relieved when her father said he was not mad but disappointed.
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The narrator's father showed signs of remorse for his actions.
The narrator's father showed signs of remorse for his actions.
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What did the narrator's father tell her to commit to, if she was going to lie?
What did the narrator's father tell her to commit to, if she was going to lie?
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The narrator's mother was not worried when the narrator was hiding evidence of her relationship with Will.
The narrator's mother was not worried when the narrator was hiding evidence of her relationship with Will.
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What did the narrator's father tell her about her relationship with Gia and the test?
What did the narrator's father tell her about her relationship with Gia and the test?
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What did the narrator's father say he would do if he discovered the truth about her relationship with Will?
What did the narrator's father say he would do if he discovered the truth about her relationship with Will?
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The narrator's mother's response to the threat of abuse from her husband, was to accept the situation.
The narrator's mother's response to the threat of abuse from her husband, was to accept the situation.
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The narrator was scared but determined to keep her relationship with Will a secret from her father
The narrator was scared but determined to keep her relationship with Will a secret from her father
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The narrator's mother was aware of the abuse and chose to help her daughter hide from her husband.
The narrator's mother was aware of the abuse and chose to help her daughter hide from her husband.
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The narrator didn't believe her boyfriend when he said that listening to her talk excited him.
The narrator didn't believe her boyfriend when he said that listening to her talk excited him.
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The narrator's boyfriend was truly happy to be in her life.
The narrator's boyfriend was truly happy to be in her life.
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The narrator is aware that her boyfriend won't be happy if she tells her father about them.
The narrator is aware that her boyfriend won't be happy if she tells her father about them.
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The narrator's mother was excited about her to be with Will.
The narrator's mother was excited about her to be with Will.
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The narrator wanted her boyfriend to be happy and supported her decision to tell her parents about them.
The narrator wanted her boyfriend to be happy and supported her decision to tell her parents about them.
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The narrator's boyfriend believed that the abuse would not stop even if her father discovered the truth about her relationship with him.
The narrator's boyfriend believed that the abuse would not stop even if her father discovered the truth about her relationship with him.
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The narrator felt that her boyfriend was trying to manipulate her into telling her parents about their relationship.
The narrator felt that her boyfriend was trying to manipulate her into telling her parents about their relationship.
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The narrator believed her boyfriend was being too 'caring'.
The narrator believed her boyfriend was being too 'caring'.
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The narrator could only think about her abusive relationship.
The narrator could only think about her abusive relationship.
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Her boyfriend was a good listener.
Her boyfriend was a good listener.
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The narrator was happy about being the new senior editor.
The narrator was happy about being the new senior editor.
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The narrator was concerned about her parents' reaction to her relationship with Will.
The narrator was concerned about her parents' reaction to her relationship with Will.
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The narrator's boyfriend supported her decision to keep her relationship a secret.
The narrator's boyfriend supported her decision to keep her relationship a secret.
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The narrator believed that her father's reaction to her relationship with Will would be positive.
The narrator believed that her father's reaction to her relationship with Will would be positive.
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The narrator's boyfriend felt sympathetic to her fears.
The narrator's boyfriend felt sympathetic to her fears.
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The narrator's father believed that his opinion about her relationship was very important.
The narrator's father believed that his opinion about her relationship was very important.
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The narrator's father was against her relationship with Will because, he felt it was not a good match for her.
The narrator's father was against her relationship with Will because, he felt it was not a good match for her.
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The narrator's boyfriend tried to convince her to tell her parents about their relationship.
The narrator's boyfriend tried to convince her to tell her parents about their relationship.
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The narrator felt that her father would understand her intentions.
The narrator felt that her father would understand her intentions.
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The narrator's father was unaware of her boyfriend's existence.
The narrator's father was unaware of her boyfriend's existence.
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The narrator was looking forward to her dinner with her boyfriend.
The narrator was looking forward to her dinner with her boyfriend.
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The narrator's boyfriend was understanding of her desire to keep her relationship a secret.
The narrator's boyfriend was understanding of her desire to keep her relationship a secret.
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The narrator was not very polite to her boyfriend.
The narrator was not very polite to her boyfriend.
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The narrator's boyfriend wasn't aware of the abuse the narrator had suffered.
The narrator's boyfriend wasn't aware of the abuse the narrator had suffered.
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The narrator's father would understand and support her decision to move out.
The narrator's father would understand and support her decision to move out.
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The narrator was confident about her ability to move out on her own.
The narrator was confident about her ability to move out on her own.
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The narrator's boyfriend had the same beliefs that her father had.
The narrator's boyfriend had the same beliefs that her father had.
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The narrator didn't think about the future.
The narrator didn't think about the future.
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The narrator's boyfriend was unaware of the abuse she had gone through.
The narrator's boyfriend was unaware of the abuse she had gone through.
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The narrator was willing to accept the challenges that came with her relationship with Will.
The narrator was willing to accept the challenges that came with her relationship with Will.
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The narrator's boyfriend was not understanding of her fear.
The narrator's boyfriend was not understanding of her fear.
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The narrator's father did not understand her decision to move out.
The narrator's father did not understand her decision to move out.
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The main reason for the narrator's desire to be with Will was his wealth.
The main reason for the narrator's desire to be with Will was his wealth.
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The narrator's boyfriend was happy to be with her.
The narrator's boyfriend was happy to be with her.
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The narrator was grateful for her parents.
The narrator was grateful for her parents.
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The narrator's mother was a loving mother.
The narrator's mother was a loving mother.
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What did the narrator's father do to the narrator when she was in his study?
What did the narrator's father do to the narrator when she was in his study?
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The narrator's father wanted her to be the best version of herself for her parents.
The narrator's father wanted her to be the best version of herself for her parents.
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The narrator was happy to keep her relationship with Will a secret from her parents.
The narrator was happy to keep her relationship with Will a secret from her parents.
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The narrator was aware of the dangers of her father's reaction.
The narrator was aware of the dangers of her father's reaction.
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The narrator's father wanted her to keep her relationship a secret from her parents.
The narrator's father wanted her to keep her relationship a secret from her parents.
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The narrator's boyfriend supported her desire to keep their relationship a secret.
The narrator's boyfriend supported her desire to keep their relationship a secret.
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The narrator was unsure about her decision to leave her family.
The narrator was unsure about her decision to leave her family.
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The narrator was not worried about her father's reaction to her decision to move out.
The narrator was not worried about her father's reaction to her decision to move out.
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Flashcards
Abuse
Abuse
A pattern of behavior used to control or harm another person, often seen in relationships.
Observer
Observer
Someone who watches and notices details around them.
Domestic violence
Domestic violence
Abuse happening within a domestic setting, often between partners.
Concealing
Concealing
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Hiding evidence
Hiding evidence
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Disguise
Disguise
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Fear of discovery
Fear of discovery
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Manipulation
Manipulation
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Secrecy
Secrecy
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Regret
Regret
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Isolation
Isolation
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Traditional values
Traditional values
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Repression
Repression
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Identity
Identity
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Self-worth
Self-worth
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Emotional scars
Emotional scars
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Family pressure
Family pressure
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Love versus fear
Love versus fear
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Sustaining a lie
Sustaining a lie
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Consequences
Consequences
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Coping mechanisms
Coping mechanisms
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Fear of intimacy
Fear of intimacy
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Rebellion
Rebellion
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Relationship dynamics
Relationship dynamics
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Breaking free
Breaking free
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Societal expectations
Societal expectations
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Emotional manipulation
Emotional manipulation
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Fear as a motivator
Fear as a motivator
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Anxiety
Anxiety
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Pretending
Pretending
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Moral dilemma
Moral dilemma
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Study Notes
Five years ago
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The narrator wasn't a talker but a feeler and observer
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Their identity as an observer was forced upon them
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They felt the energy shift in a room and observed their father's reactions
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They noticed their mother's makeup routine changed after arguments, likely to cover bruises and hide any evidence of abuse
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The mother applied cream to speed up the healing process of her bruises
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Then applied green eyeshadow to cover any other marks of abuse
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This quiz delves into the narrative of a sensitive observer recounting their experiences from five years past. It explores themes of family dynamics, emotional observation, and the impact of domestic abuse on personal identity. Engage with the text to uncover the nuances of these powerful memories.
