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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1983.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The handbag that Annie's mother buys is made of _____________.
(a) Vinyl.
(b) Canvas.
(c) Plastic.
(d) Leather.

2. Annie's mother lifts her legs and bends her knees in an exaggerated way ____________.
(a) To skip.
(b) To walk.
(c) To exercise.
(d) To jump.

3. Annie's story explores the connection between ___________________.
(a) Father and son.
(b) Husband and wife.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Mother and daughter.

4. On what is the title of the book based?
(a) A scream in a hospital.
(b) A phrase uttered during a dream.
(c) A line in a poem.
(d) A sentence written by someone.

5. Of what is Annie reminded when her mother puts on two bras at one time?
(a) An argument she had with her mother once.
(b) A Las Vegas act.
(c) A small child.
(d) A cartoon character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important theme in the book?

2. Who is embarrassed by Annie's mother's behavior in the department store?

3. How does Annie document her mother's illness?

4. Annie's story addresses the changing role of _________________.

5. Annie's book makes a connection between writing and ____________________.

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