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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What habit of Annie's mother's distresses Annie?
(a) Taking off her clothes.
(b) Picking her nose.
(c) Wearing her shoes in the shower.
(d) Rushing with her to the elevator and babbling.

2. With what does Annie come to terms in this book?
(a) Memories of her mother.
(b) Menopause.
(c) Divorce.
(d) A new job.

3. How does Annie's mother often respond when she gives her a manicure?
(a) She groans.
(b) She falls asleep.
(c) She smiles.
(d) She cries.

4. Who is embarrassed by Annie's mother's behavior in the department store?
(a) A sales clerk.
(b) Annie.
(c) Annie's husband.
(d) Annie's father.

5. Who is the author of I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?
(a) Alice Ernaux.
(b) Annie Lemeaux.
(c) Annie Proux.
(d) Annie Ernaux.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Blanche put into her pockets?

3. Which member of Annie's family had been injured?

4. What does Annie recall that her mother did for even the smallest misbehavior?

5. When does Annie's mother begin to show signs of deterioration?

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