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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1985 January-June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Annie's mother NOT do?
(a) Hides her soiled clothing.
(b) Goes to the bathroom in her underwear.
(c) Dials psychic hotline numbers.
(d) Talks to imaginary people.

2. What is it about her mother's physical appearance that is most distressing for Annie?
(a) Her vacant eyes.
(b) Her pale skin.
(c) Her stringy hair.
(d) Her wrinkles.

3. What does Annie's mother want to buy?
(a) A car.
(b) A springform pan.
(c) A handbag.
(d) A house.

4. Why does Annie's mother buy such an expensive handbag?
(a) It coordinates with everything.
(b) It will be her last one.
(c) She wants it to last forever.
(d) She is going out and wants to look nice.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Blanche?
(a) She has accidents.
(b) She needs lots of care.
(c) She wets the bed.
(d) She loves situation comedies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Blanche have such a hard time eating the cake Annie brings?

2. What does Annie's mother lose?

3. Annie finds herself feeling ____________ toward her mother.

4. Whose changes does Annie describe?

5. On a shopping trip Annie sees a woman ____________________ who reminds her of her mother.

(see the answer key)

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