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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 items in the cottage that Ben visits fascinates him?

2. Why is Annie's sister under the bed?

3. What does Annie start to feel as she discovers the truth about her own trauma?

4. What does Annie ask Dr. Blumenfeld to do while she tells her story?

5. What does Ben ask Annie to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What differences does Annie see in the picture of herself and her mother, and herself and her father?

2. Do you believe Melanie actually come to take care of Annie while she was sick, or was this a hallucination?

3. Describe Ben's reaction when he first sees Annie after their separation.

4. Why does Annie make Ben wait to see her?

5. What common fantasy do Dr. Blumenfeld and Annie have?

6. What does Dr. Blumenfeld say about Annie's attempt to kill Melanie?

7. Why is Ben's play about the burning house significant?

8. What happens that causes Annie to have to talk about the items in the box?

9. What has happened with Ben since Annie last saw him at Glenwood?

10. What painful situation does Rachel remind Annie of during one of their sessions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the second section of Annie's novel entitled "Silence." How does Annie use her writing in this section of the novel to allow readers to understand what is going on in her mind? Compare and contrast Annie's writing style in this section of the novel with her writing style in the other sections of the novel. Use specific examples from the text to support the points that you make in describing the writing styles of each section of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Prepare a character sketch for Melanie. Be sure to include aspects such as 1. physical appearance, 2. technique in working with Annie, 3. Melanie's role in the novel, 4. who Melanie represents to Annie.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the first chapter of the book with the last chapter of the book. Are there any similarities? What differences do you find? Pay particular attention to the tone of each section of the book. Is there anything that ties the end of the book to the beginning? If yes, identify this joining factor.

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