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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. Why does Ben pretend that Annabel's room is his own in Chapter 8?

2. Why does Boris say he is the only one in his household that can cook?

3. What is Mr. Dilk doing when Annabel walks into his office?

4. What outfit is Annabel wearing when the door bell rings in Chapter 6?

5. What is the name of Ben's friend in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes does Annabel's body go through while Ellen is nside of it?

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

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

4. Describe the physical qualities of Mrs. Schmauss.

5. How does Mrs. Schmauss feel about Annabel, and why does she feel that way?

6. Who is Madame Murphy and how does Annabel feel about her?

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

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

9. What does Annabel think of Mrs. Betty Parsons and why does she feel that way?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Annabel and Mrs. Schmauss get into a fight over the real Annabel's conduct and discipline. In the process it is eventually revealed that Mrs. Schmauss is racist and prejudiced. Write an essay that relates the interaction that Annabel has with Mrs Schmauss to the concept of social and racial justice as depicted in the novel. Use concrete examples from the novel to make your points.

Essay Topic 2

Annabel comes face to face with whoever inhabits her mother's body for the first time in the morning before school. Write an essay that analyzes how these two Annabels interact with each other when they first meet. What things does the person in Annabel's body do and say, and what is the real Annabel's reaction? Be sure to include any questions or conflicts that arise in Annabel after this first interaction. Provide examples to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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