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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1983.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Annie's story explores the connection between ___________________.
(a) Mother and daughter.
(b) Husband and wife.
(c) Father and son.
(d) Brother and sister.

3. Annie's book makes a connection between writing and ____________________.
(a) Drawing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Loving.
(d) The creative process.

4. When does Annie get the idea to publish her notes as a book?
(a) When her mother doesn't recognize her anymore.
(b) When she gets mad at her ex-husband.
(c) When her mother goes to the medical facility.
(d) After her mother's death.

5. What does Annie describe in this chapter?
(a) Her Christmas decorations.
(b) Physical and mental changes.
(c) Her summer vacation.
(d) The autumn leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much content did Annie create with each diary entry?

2. When does Annie's mother begin to show signs of deterioration?

3. Who wrote the sentence, "I remain in darkness?"

4. When does Annie's mother make exaggerated moves?

5. What does the author do with the events she summarizes?

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