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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. How old was Annie when her father committed suicide?

2. What does Ben not want to be on their last day together?

3. What do Ben's hands remind Annie of in her dream?

4. What does Dr. Blumenfeld say to Annie?

5. What is the only thing that Melanie says to Annie that Annie believes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What memories does Annie have of her father?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prepare a character sketch for Telesporus. Be sure to include aspects such as 1. physical appearance, 2. his role as one of Annie's personalities, 3. his role in the novel.

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

Compare and contrast Ben and Annie. Include in this discussion:

1. Each characters' relationship with their mother.

2. Their inability to remember what has happened to them in their relationships with their mothers.

3. The instances that have brought on their healing. Discuss the way that Annie and Ben have used their backgrounds in order to help each other.

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