I Remain in Darkness Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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I Remain in Darkness Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does Annie make her mother wear?

2. Annie's story addresses the changing role of _________________.

3. On what year does this chapter focus?

4. What does Blanche put into her pockets?

5. Who is the author of I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the process of writing this book cathartic for Annie?

2. What mixed feelings does Annie have about her mother's "voice" in her head?

3. Name some of the disturbing behaviors exhibited by Annie's mother.

4. What is Annie's reaction to seeing her mother behaving is such unusual ways?

5. What is the significance of Annie's mother dying on Easter Sunday?

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

7. In what way does Annie feel indifferent toward her mother?

8. What does Annie recall about her mother's temperament?

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

10. How does Annie feel when she sees a woman talking to herself while shopping?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the people are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Annie's mother. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What is important to her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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