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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. Annie feels emotional and _____________ connections with her mother.

2. How had Annie's mother been injured?

3. Annie's book makes a connection between writing and ____________________.

4. Where does Annie's mother get lost?

5. Which of the following does Annie not do for her mother while she is in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. What notes does Annie make about her mother on Easter Sunday?

2. What sorts of things does Annie do to take care of her mother's physical needs?

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

4. What does Annie recall as the last sentence her mother ever wrote?

5. What are Annie's plans for the notes she takes during her mother's illness?

6. What does Annie say about the roommates her mother has in the hospital?

7. What is Annie reminded of when her mother puts on two bras at one time?

8. What two themes become evident in this chapter?

9. Name some of the odd functional behavior exhibited by Annie's mother during her illness.

10. What is the time period of this very short chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Ernaux end the book on a note of hope for herself or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with his flawed relationship and grief for her mother? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the story. What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the people?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Annie. 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 motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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