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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. In addition to Annie, who else lives in the home when Annie's mother comes to live there?

2. One of Blanche's roommates is __________________.

3. With what does Annie come to terms in this book?

4. How many bras does Annie's mother put on at one time?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author mean by everything being in the past tense now?

2. How does Annie's mother begin to show violent tendencies?

3. How does Annie try to come to terms with the idea that her mother will die?

4. What physical pain does Annie develop in response to her mother's illness?

5. What is the purpose of the Preface in I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?

6. What is the unexpected gesture from her mother that surprises and touches Annie?

7. How does Annie manage her mother's care when she begins to decline?

8. What happens between Annie and her mother which is heartbreaking for Annie?

9. What are some of the items that Annie notes that belong to her mother and how does she plan to get rid of them?

10. On what does Annie base the title of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guilt takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

I REMAIN IN DARKNESS is a classic reversal of roles story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Alzheimer's Disease and all forms of dementia are met with intolerance from many in society. Do some research on the diseases and write an essay on the physical, emotional and cultural ramifications of these devastating illnesses for people and their families.

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