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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The nurses tell Annie that her mother is always talking about _______________.
(a) Soap opera characters.
(b) Old boyfriends.
(c) Her house.
(d) Annie.

2. Where does Annie's mother get lost?
(a) At the mall.
(b) At church.
(c) In the neighborhood.
(d) In the house.

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

4. Annie states that "The body I see ________________."
(a) Is repugnant to me.
(b) Is beautiful.
(c) Is a memory.
(d) Is also mine.

5. What do the nurses dress the patients in at New Year's?
(a) Fancy clothes.
(b) Street clothes.
(c) Tuxedos and ballgowns.
(d) New hospital gowns.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of Blanche's roommates reminds Annie of _____________________.

2. What did Annie feel was her role after her sister died?

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

4. What happens to Blanche in September?

5. What does Annie note about the hospital where her mother is staying?

(see the answer key)

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