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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 Annie's dream, what do she and her friend do for fun after the shipwreck?

2. Which member of the John family sleeps late during the summers?

3. In Chapter 3, what is the only real happy time Annie has?

4. Who pinches Annie's arm on the way back to class after completing their assignment in Chapter 3?

5. What can Annie see in the distance from her family's vacation home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Annie write the trouble-causing comment in Chapter 5?

3. Does Annie get the sympathy from her mother that she wants during lunch in Chapter 5? Why or why not?

4. In Chapter 7, what new habits does Annie demonstrate after she recovers and how do her classmates feel about them?

5. How do the girls learn about Annie's menstruation?

6. 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?

7. When was the last time Mineau and Annie played together?

8. What are the parting words Annie's mother shares with her daughter?

9. Describe Mr. John's childhood.

10. What do the fabrics Annie and her mother select in Chapter 2 symbolize to Annie and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Mrs. John's trunk symbolize? Does its symbolism change throughout the story? If so, how? Support your answers with information from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of not learning Annie's name until Chapter 3? Explain your answer and give examples from the novel to support your claim.

Essay Topic 3

What methods and writing techniques does the author use to get readers to empathize with Annie John?

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