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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie states that her mother was ________________ by herself.

2. Where does Annie remember hiding her own feces as a child?

3. What does Annie recall that her mother did for even the smallest misbehavior?

4. How does Annie feel knowing that her mother is going to die?

5. What is placed all over the institution where Blanche lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of girls and women in mid-20th century France. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

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