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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1985 January-June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What habit of Annie's mother's distresses Annie?
(a) Taking off her clothes.
(b) Rushing with her to the elevator and babbling.
(c) Wearing her shoes in the shower.
(d) Picking her nose.

2. How does Annie's mother often respond when she gives her a manicure?
(a) She groans.
(b) She falls asleep.
(c) She cries.
(d) She smiles.

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

4. Annie feels that her own life runs ___________ her mother's.
(a) Behind.
(b) Ahead of.
(c) Parallel to.
(d) Counter to.

5. Which of the following does Annie's mother NOT do?
(a) Goes to the bathroom in her underwear.
(b) Dials psychic hotline numbers.
(c) Talks to imaginary people.
(d) Hides her soiled clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bras does Annie's mother put on at one time?

2. What does Annie make her mother wear?

3. When does Annie's mother begin to show signs of deterioration?

4. What physical manifestation does Annie experience as a result of her mother's decline?

5. In what circumstance does Blanche ironically ask Annie a question?

(see the answer key)

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