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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Annie claim is at the forefront of her thoughts, and world, as a child?
(a) Imagination.
(b) Politics.
(c) Boys.
(d) Vanity.

2. How old is Annie when she runs down the street, trying to fly?
(a) 6 years old.
(b) 10 years old.
(c) 8 years old.
(d) 4 years old.

3. Which of the following Bible verses had a profound effect on Annie's childhood?
(a) "If one has faith, one can move mountains."
(b) "There is no fear in love, love casts out fear."
(c) "Be on your guard, stand firm in faith, be men of courage, be strong."
(d) "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

4. Which of the following libraries does Annie visit regularly, and note the sign on the entrance that states "Free to the People"?
(a) Homewood Library.
(b) Squirrel Hill Library.
(c) Carnegie Library.
(d) Oakfield Library.

5. Why isn't Annie allowed to play with the Sheehy children?
(a) Because they are racist.
(b) Because they are unintelligent.
(c) Because they are religious.
(d) Because they are poor.

6. How old are Annie's parents when Annie thinks they are "saggy and decrepit"?
(a) In their twenties.
(b) In their fifties.
(c) In their forties.
(d) In their thirties.

7. Which of the following instruments signals the evening news on the Dillard family radio?
(a) Harp.
(b) Accordian.
(c) Xylophone.
(d) Harmonica.

8. In Mother's favorite joke, the one that takes two days to tell, what does the little black poodle bring back to the train car?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) The brick.
(c) The cigar.
(d) The lady's hat.

9. What religion does the Sheehy family practice?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Judaism.

10. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Annie uses to describe the boys at her weekly lessons?
(a) Clumsy.
(b) Beastly.
(c) Overweight.
(d) Drooling.

11. After returning from the Mississippi, where does Annie's father find a job?
(a) At a film studio.
(b) At a newspaper.
(c) At a televisions station.
(d) At a radio station.

12. Where does Annie beg her parents to let her sleep, which they finally allow?
(a) In the basement.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the treefort.

13. Which of the following men does Annie fear through her childhood, comparing him to a raven that scattered curses?
(a) Averroes Nix.
(b) Mr. Mariangdom.
(c) Father O'Reilly.
(d) Doc Hall.

14. Which of the following wars is Annie first interested in?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) WWI.
(c) WWII.
(d) The French-Indian War.

15. What type of school does Annie attend as a child?
(a) A school for gifted students.
(b) An all-girls school.
(c) She was home-schooled.
(d) A public elementary school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of lessons does Annie have to take with all the neighborhood children?

2. What is the name of Annie's favorite baseball team?

3. Which of the following items does Annie describe in depth after the disaster strikes her neighborhood?

4. What is the name of the child who prompts Annie to make the attack on the passing car?

5. What do Annie and her friend place on a train track, just to see what would happen?

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