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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 stage name does Adele give to Ann to use in California?
(a) Margot.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Heather.
(d) Addie.

2. How old was Adele at the time of the vacation in #76?
(a) In college.
(b) After college graduation.
(c) In high school.
(d) In grade school.

3. What is notable about the house where Ann lives with her mother and stepfather?
(a) There is no furniture.
(b) It is massive.
(c) There is no front yard.
(d) It is painted orange.

4. Who is Carol's older son?
(a) David.
(b) Hal.
(c) Billy.
(d) Stan.

5. The father of the girl in #37 ultimately got a job ___________________.
(a) catching fish.
(b) in the circus.
(c) driving a truck.
(d) shining shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Carol reminisces about a vacation spent with Adele at _____________________.

2. Where did Art and Lillian move after they were married?

3. What is the profession of the man in #69?

4. How many aunts did Ann's grandmother have?

5. Who is Ann's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lillian and what is her relationship with her aunts?

2. How does Adele's mental health come into question regarding how she manages Christmas for Ann and the rest of her family?

3. How does the author show that Adele is self-centered and selfish?

4. What does Hisham's disappointing life symbolize and how does Ann feel about him?

5. What is significant about the last time that Adele abandons Ann by the side of the road?

6. Who is Art and how does Lillian's relationship with him negatively impact her life?

7. How is Hal a disappointment to Carol and Jimmy?

8. How did Lillian's mother show inappropriate behavior toward Lillian's brother, Milton?

9. What is the premise of ANYWHERE BUT HERE?

10. How does Adele pay for the trip to California?

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