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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 does Annie's mother begin to show signs of deterioration?
(a) Winter of 1982.
(b) Autumn of 1964.
(c) Summer of 1983.
(d) Summer of 1972.

2. Who is Annie's mother walking with in the department store when she is laughing?
(a) Her grandson.
(b) Annie.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Herself.

3. Annie notes that Blanche's body __________________.
(a) Is getting fat.
(b) Is losing weight.
(c) Has no strength or firmness.
(d) Is very rough.

4. When does Annie's mother make exaggerated moves?
(a) When she walks onto carpet.
(b) When she crosses the street.
(c) When she gets out of bed.
(d) When she walks up steps.

5. Annie's book makes a connection between writing and ____________________.
(a) The creative process.
(b) Reading.
(c) Drawing.
(d) Loving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie's mother can no longer remember _______________.

2. How many sons does Annie have?

3. What physical ailment does Annie experience lately?

4. Her mother's physical state forces Annie to acknowledge _____________________.

5. Annie would rather accept her mother's ____________ instead of her death.

(see the answer key)

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