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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Annie's first assignment at school in Chapter 3?
(a) To write an autobiographical essay.
(b) To write an essay about her summer activites.
(c) To give an impromptu presentation about herself.
(d) To write a biography book report.

2. What do Annie and her mother add to their "special" baths?
(a) Oatmeal and milk.
(b) Flowers, tree bark, and oils.
(c) Water blessed by the Obeah woman.
(d) Bubble solution.

3. Why doesn't Annie like the essays her classmates write in Chapter 3?
(a) They are not factual.
(b) They are based on true stories.
(c) They are too long.
(d) They are frivolous and superficial.

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

5. In which chapter does the reader learn Annie's name?
(a) Chapter 3.
(b) Chapter 2.
(c) Chapter 1.
(d) Chapter 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the other girl retrieve the fruit in Chapter 4?

2. What natural event earns Annie admiration and respect from her classmates in Chapter 3?

3. Why does Mr. John bathe in cold water?

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

5. Who builds Nalda's coffin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. John's childhood.

2. What does Annie's father tell her as they part for her trip to England?

3. Annie feels less than perfect in one aspect of her schooling, despite being named perfect in her history class. In what area does Annie feel weak?

4. What does Annie fib about in Chapter 1 and why?

5. Describe the Red Girl's appearance.

6. Discuss Annie's plans and her feelings about them.

7. When does Annie's friendship with the Red Girl begin to take on new dimension?

8. As Chapter 3 ends, when does it seem Annie is happiest?

9. What things does Annie get sent out of the house to learn when she starts to become a lady in Chapter 2?

10. Why does Annie look forward to starting a new school in Chapter 2?

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