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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 state did scientists find blue beryl crystals from 18-27 feet long?

2. What color hair does the boy have that Annie first falls in love with?

3. How does Annie "memorize" the faces of her suspects?

4. How does Annie feel about having to attend church on Sundays?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annie claim her world changes when she turns sixteen?

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

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

4. What does Annie think the collection of fall leaves exemplifies in the imagination of children?

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

6. What dangerous prank does Annie play on a local streetcar?

7. What happens to Oma after Opa died?

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

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

10. Who is Andrew Carnegie, and what impact did he have on the city of Pittsburgh?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oma is a character who had deep impacts on Annie's life and her understanding of women. First, explain Annie's relationship to Oma as a child. Then, compare / contrast that to the relationship Annie had with Oma as a teenager. Why did Annie's relationship with Oma change so drastically, and what did Annie learn about the role of women through her relationship with Oma?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When Annie is a child, a tornado sweeps through her neighborhood destroying everything in its path. First, describe Annie's reaction to the power of the storm. Then, describe the destructive effects of the storm on Annie's neighborhood, and explain which post-storm sight most affected Annie's emotions.

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