Elisa Albo - "At Any Age"

The transcript details a conversation between the speaker and their mother about a traumatic event from the speaker's past. The speaker reads a poem titled 'At Any Age' that reflects on this experience. The mother, initially unaware, becomes angry upon learning the truth. The discussion reveals the impact of the trauma on the family and the speaker's realization of its long-term effects.

What was the initial reaction of the narrator's mother when approached about the family issue?

• She was indifferent.

• She ignored it.

• She got really mad.

• She was happy.

In the poem, what does the narrator describe doing when faced with the traumatic event?

• They called for help.

• They froze and hid under a blanket.

• They ran away.

• They confronted the person.

How did the narrator's mother react when she finally understood the trauma?

• She was confused.

• She was supportive.

• She was angry.

• She was dismissive.

What realization does the narrator come to about the impact of the trauma on other family members?

• It affected other family members as well.

• It had no impact on others.

• It only affected them.

• It was a minor issue.

What does the narrator pray for regarding the family member's daughter from the second marriage?

• That she moves away.

• That she never experiences the same trauma.

• That she finds peace.

• That she forgets everything.