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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. According to Boris, who did Ben leave with in Chapter 10?

2. What is different about Annabel's hair when she gets her body back?

3. What mark does Annabel get in English?

4. Is Ben one to hold a grudge?

5. What is the name of Ben's friend in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Schmauss feel about Annabel, and why does she feel that way?

2. How does Boris feel about Ellen when Annabel is in her body?

3. What are some of the negative qualities of Mrs. Schmauss?

4. Describe in detail Annabel and Ben's "pick-up lunch" in Chapter 7.

5. How does Ben feel about Mrs. Schmauss, and why does he feel that way?

6. How does Ben feel about Annabel, and why does he feel that way?

7. How does Boris feel about having to cook all the time at his house? Elaborate.

8. Describe the toy Ben makes in school and what is it made from.

9. Summarize the highlights of Annabel's phone conversation to the repairman.

10. Describe the way Mrs. Schmauss defends herself against being accused of drinking the Andrews family alcohol.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that discusses how successfully Annabel plays the "mother role" in the novel. What is Annabel's conduct and interaction with family members appropriate to her new role? Do they seem to notice a change in her? If they do, does this matter? Answer these questions and then explain what this contributes to the novel. Does it reveal character, theme, or something else? Why?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the novel, Annabel thinks that her mother's life is a lot easier than her own, but is it? Write an essay that compares and contrasts Annabel's perception and the reality of her mother's life. How does this contribute to the novel? Is her mother's life as easy as Annabel thinks it is? Why or why not? Be sure to tie in the concept of irony, if appropriate.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 11, Annabel explains everything that her mother goes through in the past day. Write an essay that discusses the following:

Part 1: How does Annabel's mother spends her day as Annabel? What are Ellen's motives? Why does she not let Annabel in on the secret earlier?

Part 2: What are the revelations that her mother makes to her? What changes does Ellen initiate for Annabel? How does Annabel react to the revelations and changes?

Part 3: Was Ellen right to make the choices she did? Why or why not?

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