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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 pastor of Annie's church?
(a) Dr. James H. Blackwood.
(b) Dr. Andrew C. Morgan.
(c) Father Peter M. Michaelson.
(d) Father Thomas O'Harry.

2. What is the last word Opa mutters before he dies?
(a) Balls.
(b) Heavens.
(c) Love.
(d) Horses.

3. In what year did Andrew Carnegie die?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1909.
(d) 1929.

4. What type of car does Annie drive as a teenager?
(a) A Buick LaSabre.
(b) A Dodge convertible.
(c) A Jeep Wagoneer.
(d) A Ford Bronco.

5. How do Annie's parents feel about attending church each Sunday?
(a) They enjoy their time.
(b) They are bored, but attended anyway.
(c) They do not attend church.
(d) They are confused by it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event injures Annie, putting her in crutches with two busted knees?

2. While studying about WWII, what is a constant fantasy in Annie's mind?

3. What type of tumor does Opa battle until he finally dies?

4. Where did the Carnegie family emigrate from?

5. Which of the following insects slides into Annie's nightgown while she was reading, making her skin crawl?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Oma after Opa died?

2. How does Annie start her insect collection?

3. What horrifying sight does Annie see when she returns home from summer camp after a four week vacation from her bug collection?

4. Why is Annie labeled a "troubled child" while in her teens?

5. What experience with butterflies stops Annie from continuing with her insect collection?

6. How are Annie's views on the realities of WWII different than her views of the French-Indian War?

7. Which of Giacometti's sculptures most inspires Annie as an artist, and why?

8. What reactions does Annie get from passers-by when she runs down the street trying to fly?

9. Who are Louis Pasteur and Jonas Salk?

10. What advice about dancing does Mother give to Annie before she attends the Sewickley Dance?

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