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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Annie's mother sit?
(a) With her mouth open.
(b) With her legs spread.
(c) With her legs crossed.
(d) With one leg tucked under her.

2. Whose feelings does Annie examine primarily in the book?
(a) Her sister's.
(b) Her mother's.
(c) Her sons'.
(d) Her own.

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

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

5. Who is the author of I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?
(a) Annie Lemeaux.
(b) Annie Proux.
(c) Annie Ernaux.
(d) Alice Ernaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Annie's mother's name?

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

3. In what price range is the handbag that Annie's mother buys?

4. What is the purpose of the Preface?

5. What does the author do with the events she summarizes?

(see the answer key)

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