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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1984 January-June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Annie's mother injured?
(a) Two years ago.
(b) Ten years ago.
(c) A couple days ago.
(d) Last year.

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

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

4. What reaction does Annie's mother cause in the department store?
(a) Anger.
(b) Embarrassment.
(c) Fear.
(d) Joy.

5. What does Blanche put into her pockets?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Kitty litter.
(c) Food.
(d) Tissues.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie has to remind herself that the situation with her mother ___________________.

2. Blanche has always had a fear of poverty and ____________.

3. Where does Annie's mother go to live after she stays at Annie's house for awhile?

4. What alarms Annie about her mother's daily life?

5. What does Annie make her mother wear?

(see the answer key)

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