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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. How many millions of dollars did Andrew Carnegie donate to the city of Pittsburgh before he died?
(a) 150 million.
(b) 350 million.
(c) 50 million.
(d) 250 million.

2. Why is Annie suspended from school?
(a) For skipping class,
(b) For vandalism.
(c) For smoking.
(d) For drinking.

3. How does Annie "memorize" the faces of her suspects?
(a) She memorizes sentences describing them.
(b) She takes a mental photograph.
(c) She takes a real photograph with her new film camera.
(d) She quickly sketches their faces.

4. Which of the following is NOT a piece of equipment Annie uses to make her bug collection?
(a) A killing jar.
(b) A trophy display case.
(c) Glass-headed pins.
(d) A net.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mother when her own father died?

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

3. During air raid drills in school, where are the students expected to "duck and cover"?

4. Which of the following is NOT a color found on the Polymorphous moth - the moth Annie hatches in her classroom?

5. Which of the following governmental positions did Andrew Mellon hold in his lifetime?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Annie fall in love with while at the Sewickley Dance?

2. What happens during Annie's last visit with Oma?

3. What realization about death does Annie have while reading biographies?

4. What does Annie imagine life would be like if an atom bomb were dropped on her neighborhood?

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

6. How does the introduction of streetcars alter the topography of Annie's neighborhood?

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

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

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

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

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