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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scent is the lava rock given to Annie in Chapter 3 by a friend?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Cinnamon.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Rose.

2. For what reason does Annie and her mother take the "special" baths?
(a) As part of aroma-therapy.
(b) To make their skin soft.
(c) For a special, relaxing spa treatment.
(d) To ward off bad spirits detected by the Obeah woman.

3. Which story always makes Annie and her father cry?
(a) The story of the death of Mr. John's grandmother.
(b) The story of Mrs. John fighting with her father.
(c) The story of how Mr. and Mrs. John met.
(d) The story of how Mr. John was orphaned at birth.

4. What upsets Annie when she and her mother visit the fabric store in Chapter 2?
(a) They don't have enough matching fabric.
(b) Annie doesn't want to go to the fabric store.
(c) They don't buy matching fabric for dresses.
(d) Her mom picks out ugly fabric.

5. Who pinches Annie's arm on the way back to class after completing their assignment in Chapter 3?
(a) The teacher.
(b) Gwen.
(c) Alberta.
(d) Sonia.

6. Why does Annie stop playing with the dunce girl?
(a) She is tired of the other girls making fun of her for being the girl's friend.
(b) All the answers are correct.
(c) She doesn't like the girl's poor manners.
(d) It seems shameful that her mother died and leaves the girl alone.

7. How does Annie feel in response to her teacher's reaction to the first essay she wrote in Chapter 3?
(a) Worried.
(b) Lightheaded with joy.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Confused.

8. In Chapter 3, what does Mrs. John say is to blame for Annie's bad dreams?
(a) Worrying about making friends.
(b) Eating spicy foods.
(c) Eating unripe fruit before bed.
(d) Worrying too much about death.

9. What is the typical summer lunch at Annie's house?
(a) A sandwhich made of fresh market cold cuts.
(b) Fish patties and salsa.
(c) Pumpkin soup, banana fritters, and salt fish with tomatoes.
(d) Soup and sandwhich.

10. What do Annie and her mother do every day after lunch?
(a) Clean the dishes and then do laundry.
(b) Clean the dishes and then go to the market.
(c) Nap until Mr. John comes home from work.
(d) Clean dishes and settle into their afternoon routine.

11. Which neighbor dies in Chapter 1?
(a) Miss Charlotte.
(b) Miss Sonia.
(c) Ma Chess.
(d) Nalda.

12. Who gives Annie permission to attend her classmate's funeral?
(a) No one.
(b) Ma Chess.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

13. What kind of gifts does Annie buy her Chapter 4 friend?
(a) Roses and stationery for a going away present.
(b) Combs, ribbons and pins.
(c) Paper, envelopes and pens.
(d) An address book for her departure.

14. Which of Annie's friends is known as a dunce?
(a) Mary.
(b) Gwen.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Sonia.

15. Where does the John family stay during summer holiday?
(a) House on Dickenson Bay Street.
(b) On a house boat.
(c) House on Fort Road.
(d) House on Fort Bay Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Annie sent home from school one day in Chapter 3?

2. What do Annie and her mother add to their "special" baths?

3. How does Annie buy her dunce friend treats at recess?

4. Who falls in love in Chapter 3?

5. Why is Annie's Chapter 4 friend sent away?

(see the answer keys)

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