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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. Where do the Sheehys live in proximity to the Dillards?

2. Which of the following wars is Annie first interested in?

3. When the middle-aged woman sees Annie trying to fly, how does she react?

4. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Annie uses to describe the boys at her weekly lessons?

5. What is the name of the firm where Annie's father works?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annie feel about the boys she takes dance lessons with in school?

2. How does Oma feel about Annie scrounging for money on the beach?

3. How was the city of Pittsburgh founded?

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

5. What stark winter memory does Annie have regarding Jo Anne Sheehy?

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

7. How does Annie explore the skin of her parents?

8. What fascinates Annie most about the library books she checks out?

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

10. How does Annie perform when she plays baseball with the boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the memoir, Annie battles with the fact that she will never be as successful as the boys in her town. First, explain Annie's argument as to why the boys of Pittsburgh will grow up to be successful. Then, explain what Annie claims to be the fate of all young Pittsburgh girls. Finally, explain whether or not Annie met the future she foresaw for herself as a child.

Essay Topic 2

As a child, Annie's first hobby is learning to draw. First, why Annie was inspired to start sketching and how her practice of drawing matured over time. Then, describe what Annie learned about her own consciousness and the space she fills in this world through drawing.

Essay Topic 3

Annie frequently discusses feeling profoundly inspired when she walks into a library. First, give at least two examples of times with the inspiration of books overwhelmed Annie. Then, briefly explain how Annie's inspiration from books changed as she matured.

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