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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. Where is Ben in Annie's dream?

2. What does Annie dream the Nazis do to her?

3. Which writer is most important to Annie during the time she is trying to sort out her own abuse?

4. At what time does Annie finally call Blumenfeld?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Ben show Annie on their last day together?

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

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

5. What is the main reason that Annie envisions killing herself?

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

7. What does Annie believe Dr. Blumenfeld is interested in learning from Annie?

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

9. Why does Annie believe a child's earliest memories are forgotten?

10. Why does Dr. Blumenfeld determine that it is significant to Annie that he locks his office door during their sessions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first time one reads Annie's novel, much of the imagery included in Section 2 is difficult to understand. It seems on first read like just a bunch of unconnected nonsense. After one reads the book in its entirety, however, the wanderings of Annie's mind begin to make more sense. Select a section of the second section of this book and try to interpret its meaning based on information given in the end of the book. Be sure to investigate devices such as imagery, symbolism and foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Prepare a character sketch for Ben. Be sure to include aspects such as 1. physical appearance, 2. changes in behavior as he works with Annie, 3. his background and 4. his role in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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