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

2. In what year did Andrew Carnegie die?

3. While on the island with her father, what does Annie realize for the first time?

4. In what industry did Andrew Mellon make his millions of dollars?

5. How many rocks does Annie gather in her collection?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Annie start her insect collection?

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

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

7. Who is Annie's date to the Sewickley Dance, and what do they do together?

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

9. What happens to Oma after Opa died?

10. What practical joke does Mother play on an unsuspecting young couple at the zoo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Annie is visiting the Smokey Islands with her father, she is introduced to the locking system of the rivers. First, explain the function of the locking systems in rivers. Then, describe Annie's reaction to the locking systems, and how the knowledge of these systems altered her relationship with Father forever.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Literature plays a large role in Annie's childhood. First, name at least two novels Annie was reading as a child and explain how the themes of these novels directly related to Annie's life. Do you think Annie's reading list as a ten-year-old child was age appropriate? Why or why not?

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