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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. In which city does Annie's father finally give up his dream and return home?

2. Which of the following libraries does Annie visit regularly, and note the sign on the entrance that states "Free to the People"?

3. What is the topic of the first book Annie borrows from a friend's house?

4. What are most of the houses in Annie's neighborhood constructed from?

5. Which of the following best describes Pittsburgh when it first sprung up as a settlement?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How was the city of Pittsburgh founded?

8. What is Annie shocked to realize when she first attempts to draw her baseball mitt ?

9. What is Father's role in the film "Night of the Living Dead"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

As a teenager, Annie describes herself as wild and troubled. First, give at least two examples of behaviors which were considered unacceptable in Annie's household and what the consequences of these actions were in Annie's life. Then, explain how Annie saved herself from what she has described as a life of destruction?

Essay Topic 3

Annie's favorite sport as a child was baseball. First, explain how Annie was introduced to the sport, and how the sport of baseball affected her daily life. Then, describe Annie's experience playing baseball with the neighborhood children. What did she learn from this experience? Finally, describe Annie's emotions about the transition from playing baseball to playing softball. What did she learn about herself in this experience?

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