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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Annie NOT say she gets from her mother.
(a) Her hot temper.
(b) Her sense of style.
(c) Her volatile nature.
(d) Her high spirits.

2. What does the author do with the events she summarizes?
(a) She teaches Alzheimer's support classes.
(b) She bases her book on them.
(c) She teaches journaling classes.
(d) She documents her pregnancy.

3. Who is Annie's mother walking with in the department store when she is laughing?
(a) Her grandson.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Annie.
(d) Herself.

4. Throughout the story, Annie has consistent feelings of __________.
(a) Greed.
(b) Mendacity.
(c) Envy.
(d) Guilt.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Blanche?
(a) She has accidents.
(b) She loves situation comedies.
(c) She wets the bed.
(d) She needs lots of care.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie notes that she talks about her mother _________________.

2. Which member of Annie's family had been injured?

3. What request does Blanche make of Annie that breaks Annie's heart?

4. Which of the following does Annie's mother NOT do?

5. Which of the following does Annie NOT note about the hospital?

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