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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. Where is Adele living when Ann sees her again?
2. Where does Ann get a new job?
3. For what does Carol refuse to loan Adele any money?
4. Where does Ann visit during her vacations from college?
5. How do Paul and Carol travel from Texas to Bay City?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the graciousness of Carol and Jimmy toward Jay Brozek after Benny's death.
2. How does Paul die and what decision does Carol make regarding her life going forward?
3. What is the relationship of the Pikes Peak rock in Benny's room to Carol's breast cancer?
4. When is Carol emotionally ready to sue the Brozeks over Benny's death?
5. What is Paul's mission during the war; why does he not complete the mission; and, what are his and Carol's plans for the future?
6. How does Adele try to sabotage Ann's relationship with Daniel Swan?
7. What is the symbolism of the ants crawling on the carrot cake?
8. How does Adele still try to manipulate Ann by spending the money inappropriately?
9. How does Ann's sexual relationship with Peter mirror her inappropriate behavior with young children?
10. What is Adele's cottage like when Ann comes to visit?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Loss is an important theme in ANYWHERE BUT HERE. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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