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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1985 January-June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Annie's mother is moved to a medical facility because she _____________________.
(a) Becomes very ill and needs special care.
(b) Is scared at the house.
(c) Doesn't like living in somebody else's house.
(d) Doesn't like living alone.

2. What is an important theme in the book?
(a) Coming of age.
(b) The power of memory.
(c) Love.
(d) Revenge.

3. Who does Annie bring into her home to live?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her stepson.
(d) Her mother-in-law.

4. What color is the handbag that Annie's mother buys?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Black.
(c) Tan.
(d) Red.

5. Why does Blanche have such a hard time eating the cake Annie brings?
(a) She can't find her mouth.
(b) She can't sit up.
(c) She can't stop coughing.
(d) She can't hold her fork properly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout the story, Annie has consistent feelings of __________.

2. On what month does this chapter focus?

3. In what does Annie find some small comfort related to her mother?

4. What is it about her mother's physical appearance that is most distressing for Annie?

5. From what did Annie suffer when she was eighteen-years-old?

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