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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 does Mrs. Schmauss accuse Annabel of doing when her parents aren't watching?

2. Where does Ms.Schmauss coyly suggest Annabel is going?

3. When Ben gets home from school, what does he expect Annabel to do for him?

4. What is Mrs. Schmauss' No. 2 rule?

5. Where are Mr. and Mrs. Frampton from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the toy Ben makes in school and what is it made from.

2. Summarize the highlights of Annabel's phone conversation to the repairman.

3. What instructions does Annabel give to Boris before leaving leaving for her 2:30 appointment?

4. Describe the way Mrs. Schmauss defends herself against being accused of drinking the Andrews family alcohol.

5. What description does Annabel give of Mr. Dilk?

6. Who is Annabel's gym coach and what does he say about her athletic abilities?

7. How does Ben feel about Boris and why does he feel that way?

8. Summarize the phone conversation between Annabel and Bill at the beginning of Chapter 8.

9. What reason does Ben give for not wanting to go with Annabel to her 2:30 appointment?

10. Describe in detail Annabel and Ben's "pick-up lunch" in Chapter 7.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that discusses how successfully Annabel plays the "mother role" in the novel. What is Annabel's conduct and interaction with family members appropriate to her new role? Do they seem to notice a change in her? If they do, does this matter? Answer these questions and then explain what this contributes to the novel. Does it reveal character, theme, or something else? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The end of Chapter 4 revolves around Annabel and Bill's continued conversation about money, Annabel, his shirts, and his departure for work. Write an essay that analyzes the father, daughter and mother relationship.

Part 1. Provide an analysis of the camp situation. Why do the characters involved respond in the ways they do and what does that contribute to the story?

Part 2. Provide an analysis of the discussion of Mrs. Schmauss and his shirts. Why do the characters respond in the ways that they do and what does that contribute to the story? Include specific examples to make your points.

Essay Topic 3

At one point in the novel, the children are in school and Annabel is alone. She wonders for the first time where her mother is. Write an essay that explains and explores Annabel's ideas and feelings as to where her mother might be. Where does Annabel think her mother has gone? What possibilities does Annabel explore for her mother's whereabouts? How does Annabel feel about the notions she comes up with, and why? What does this say about Annabel and her insight into her mother?

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