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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 ask Dr. Blumenfeld to do while she tells her story?

2. Where does Annie find herself in her dream-like state?

3. What does Blumenfeld tell Annie it will represent if she does not publish a book?

4. What was Annie afraid would happen if she didn't eat?

5. What does Annie do to Blumenfeld during one of their sessions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Dr. Blumenfeld think that Annie should be working with children?

2. How does Ben react when he breaks his teacher's window?

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

4. What happens during the session where Melanie meets with Annie for the last time?

5. Does Annie believe that Dr. Blumenfeld will be able to help her?

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

7. How does Ben finally get to see inside one of the residential cottages?

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

9. Why has Annie forgotten the terrible things that her mother did to her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Light is a recurring image in Annie's book. In many of her descriptive passages, Annie pays great attention to the light that is present or absent from a scene. At one point in her healing, Annie is even obsessed with painting the light. Supporting your answer with examples from the book, explain the importance of light in Annie's novel. What does this light represent?

Essay Topic 2

Consider Annie's relationship with Melanie. Do you believe that Annie really wanted to kill Melanie? Why or why not? Was Annie, as Blumenfeld suggested, trying to heal Melanie? Defend your answer with examples from the book. Do you believe that Melanie really never knew Annie, or did she change during their time together? Do you agree with Blumenfeld's description of Melanie's departure as not being a goodbye, but just leaving?

Essay Topic 3

Each psychiatrist or therapist has a different way of interacting with their patients. 1. Describe the way each of the psychiatrists (Annie, Melanie and Blumenfeld) in the novel interact with their patients. 2. Compare and contrast the styles of these three therapists. Which is best? Which is worst?

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