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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 the doctor say is wrong with Sam after they test his blood?

2. What is the subject of a movie Anne sees with friends?

3. What battle does Anne fight in the essay entitled "Thirst"?

4. Anne feels like _____________________ over how old her mother is.

5. How old does Anne say she is when she learns to feed herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anne compare a muddy walk on the beach to a river baptism described to her by Mary, the woman who used to give her little bags of dimes?

2. How does Anne liken her situation with waiting on Sam's diagnosis to the life of Elijah?

3. What fear does Anne's friend, Neshama's, granddaughter, Akela have?

4. What happens when Anne takes Sam to a substitute pediatrician when his own pediatrician is out of town?

5. Why is Anne bothered by spending a day on the beach with her mother?

6. What does Anne mean when she says that she doesn't want to be her "mommy's mommy"?

7. What does Anne mean by the term "nonchalant sadism"?

8. How does Sam show his apology when he misbehaves on the beach on his eighth birthday?

9. In addition to alcohol abuse, what other destructive behavior does Anne have?

10. Why does Anne call the void left by her father's death an "old dog suit"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne recalls spending time with her father as he protests for or against social causes. Why does Anne spend time in controversial episodes? Is it her nature? Or does she just want to be close to her father? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

What is "God's In Box?" Explain the nature of requests that are appropriate for "God's In Box." What does Anne learn by reviewing previous requests kept in this special place?

Essay Topic 3

Anne masterfully uses figurative language and literary techniques in her writing. Cite some examples in the book to illustrate symbolism, metaphors, irony and humor.

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