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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. Which of the following is NOT something Adele would put in Ann's school lunches?

2. Which of Ann's friends invites Adele and Ann for Thanksgiving dinner?

3. What does Adele want to buy?

4. Which of the following did Jimmy NOT do to their retirement home?

5. How is Adele's house decorated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Adele really done with the money that Ann sent her?

2. How does Adele try to sabotage Ann's relationship with Daniel Swan?

3. What was life like for Carol growing up?

4. What is the episode of the red shoes regarding Adele and Ann?

5. How does Ann's sexual relationship with Peter mirror her inappropriate behavior with young children?

6. How does Adele still try to manipulate Ann by spending the money inappropriately?

7. How does Carol's perspective of her relationship with Adele underscore Adele's dysfunctional behavior?

8. How does Paul die and what decision does Carol make regarding her life going forward?

9. When does Carol realize that Adele is using her and the family?

10. What is the relationship of the Pikes Peak rock in Benny's room to Carol's breast cancer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Ann. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Ann?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in ANYWHERE BUT HERE. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most American families living during the 1990s?

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