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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Annie's mother can no longer remember _______________.
(a) Her age.
(b) Her name.
(c) Her address.
(d) Her birthday.

2. Which of the following has Blanche not done by the middle of 1984?
(a) Turned apathetic about everything.
(b) Isolated herself from others.
(c) Lost all her possessions.
(d) Balanced her checkbook.

3. What does Annie describe in this chapter?
(a) Physical and mental changes.
(b) Her Christmas decorations.
(c) Her summer vacation.
(d) The autumn leaves.

4. What is the purpose of the Preface?
(a) The author provides her resume.
(b) The author summarizes events.
(c) The author gives acknowledgements.
(d) The author tells her personal history.

5. How do Annie's sons react when visitors laugh at Blanche?
(a) They reprimand them.
(b) They are offended.
(c) They cry.
(d) They laugh too.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Annie's mother want to buy?

2. Annie notes that Blanche's eyes are _________________.

3. Who can Annie's mother no longer remember?

4. Who is Annie's mother walking with in the department store when she is laughing?

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

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