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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. What excuse does Annabel give for her use of instant coffee?

2. What beverages does Bill ask Annabel to pickup from the store?

3. What show is Annabel about to watch when the doorbell rings?

4. Why are there lumps all over Annabel's head in Chapter 1?

5. Why does Annabel want to go to camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annabel feel about her father and how does the reader know that?

2. How does Annabel feel about her brother and why does she say she feels that way?

3. How does Annabel feel about Boris, and why does she feel that way?

4. Describe how Annabel tricks her mother into agreeing to let her go to camp.

5. List the types and quantities of alcohol that Bill wants Annabel to get from the store.

6. What three items does Annabel make Bill for breakfast, and how are they cooked and served?

7. Describe the way in which Annabel does laundry and list at least five clothing items involved in the process.

8. Describe in detail the lie Annabel's body gives Annabel about her English composition.

9. How does Annabel feel about going to school, and what does she think of Miss McGuirk?

10. What does Annabel think about after she kisses Ben as he leaves for school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is a surprise for Annabel to learn that Ben has never liked Mrs. Schmauss because the housekeeper is partial to him while she exhibits apparent dislike of Annabel. Write an essay to explore the theme of sibling rivalry between Annabel and Ben. Be sure to include how Annabel feels about Ben at the beginning of the novel, how Annabel thinks Ben feels about her, and how Ben really feels about Annabel. How does she become aware of this? Does the concept of irony apply? Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 11, Annabel explains everything that her mother goes through in the past day. Write an essay that discusses the following:

Part 1: How does Annabel's mother spends her day as Annabel? What are Ellen's motives? Why does she not let Annabel in on the secret earlier?

Part 2: What are the revelations that her mother makes to her? What changes does Ellen initiate for Annabel? How does Annabel react to the revelations and changes?

Part 3: Was Ellen right to make the choices she did? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At the meeting with Annabel, Miss McGuirk, Mr. Dilk and Dr. Artunian think they are talking to Annabel's mother. In reality, they are talking to Annabel, and their words have an unexpected effect on her. Write an essay that focuses on the negative feelings that their words engender in Annabel and the positive, negative or neutral effect it has on Annabel's character development. Compare and contrast her feelings after the meeting with the feelings she has for school and her teachers at the beginning of"Freaky Friday." Be sure to clearly label the emotions involved. Provide evidence from the novel to support your assertions.

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