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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the pilot in Father's favorite book, "Life on the Mississippi"?
(a) Mr. Pennywise.
(b) Mr. Loo.
(c) Mr. Bixby.
(d) Mr. Trafalger.

2. To which city does Annie's father dream of traveling to?
(a) Nashville.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) New York City.

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

4. What are most of the houses in Annie's neighborhood constructed from?
(a) Stucco.
(b) Brick.
(c) Cedar siding.
(d) Plastic siding.

5. During her lessons, how does Annie feel in comparison to the rest of the children?
(a) Annie is not concerned with comparing herself to the other children.
(b) Annie feels subpar to the rest of the children.
(c) Annie feels superior to the rest of the children.
(d) Annie feels equal to the rest of the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Father have during the war when he was fighting?

2. During which month of the year did Hitler die?

3. What famous park is Annie forbidden from visiting by her father?

4. How many rivers meet at the center of Pittsburgh?

5. What religion does the Sheehy family practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annie spend her time in Frick Park?

2. How does Annie react to each of her sisters when they were born?

3. Why does Annie Dillard's father leave home for a few months when she is a small girl, and what brings him back?

4. What does Annie remember most about the destruction of her neighborhood from the tornado?

5. Why isn't Annie allowed to play with the Sheehy children?

6. How do Annie's parents feel about jokes in the home?

7. What realizations about consciousness does Annie Dillard make while struggling with bouts of insomnia as a child?

8. How does Annie react when her mother forced her to greet the neighborhood nuns?

9. What is Oma's greatest desire for her family?

10. What is Mother's favorite joke about the brick and the little black poodle?

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