On Being a Cripple Quiz

Which illness is author Nancy Mairs afflicted by?

• Muscular Dystrophy

• Injury-related Paralysis

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Polio

Why does Nancy Mairs openly refer to herself as a cripple?

• She thinks it is funny.

• She does not want people to pity her just because she's disabled.

• She pities herself too.

• She wants to break societal norms and stereotypes.

Which of the following stereotypes does Mairs expect us to believe about disabled people? Choose all that apply.

• They are helpless.

• They are born to be very successful.

• They should be pitied.

• They are barely able to do anything on their own.

Which character does Mairs compare herself too?

• Ebenezer Scrooge

• Tiny Tim

• Ghost of Christmas Future

• Ghost of Christmas Past

In terms of chronic illness, what did Mairs say is easy to lose and hard to live without?

• Love.

• Support.

• A wheelchair.

• A sense of humor.