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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an important theme in the book?
(a) Love.
(b) The power of memory.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Coming of age.

2. One of Blanche's roommates is __________________.
(a) A novelist.
(b) A screamer.
(c) A nurse.
(d) A crier.

3. Her mother's physical state forces Annie to acknowledge _____________________.
(a) The ultimate death of her mother.
(b) She needs better doctors.
(c) Her own mortality.
(d) She probably inherited this.

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

5. What does Annie make her mother wear?
(a) Girdle and stockings.
(b) Hat.
(c) Sweater.
(d) Robe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Throughout the story, Annie has consistent feelings of __________.

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

4. What is it about her mother's physical appearance that is most distressing for Annie?

5. What does Annie's mother lose?

(see the answer key)

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