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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Carol when Adele was born?

2. Carol's group is sent to __________________.

3. What does Ann do with the item in #132?

4. What disease does Adele once claim that she had?

5. Which TV role does Ann win?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the ants crawling on the carrot cake?

2. How does Carol's perspective of her relationship with Adele underscore Adele's dysfunctional behavior?

3. How does Adele try to sabotage Ann's relationship with Daniel Swan?

4. How does Adele still try to manipulate Ann by spending the money inappropriately?

5. What does Ann do to allow her mother to live in a little cottage?

6. What is the episode of the red shoes regarding Adele and Ann?

7. What is the symbolism of the sparkly red shoes and Ann's hair being cut by a hooligan?

8. What is the relationship of the Pikes Peak rock in Benny's room to Carol's breast cancer?

9. When does Carol realize that Adele is using her and the family?

10. What does Ann begin to realize about her mother and how she compares herself to her family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

ANYWHERE BUT HERE is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Adele. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Adele?

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