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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the premise of I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?
(a) A hostage tells her story to Annie.
(b) A young girl in the South shares her diary.
(c) The experience of Annie going blind.
(d) The gradual decline of Annie's mother.

3. Who is Annie's mother walking with in the department store when she is laughing?
(a) Herself.
(b) Annie.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her grandson.

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

5. With what does Annie come to terms in this book?
(a) A new job.
(b) Memories of her mother.
(c) Menopause.
(d) Divorce.

6. Annie has become her mother's _______________.
(a) Hair stylist.
(b) Best friend.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Caretaker.

7. What alarms Annie about her mother's daily life?
(a) She can't be trusted with matches.
(b) She gave away her watch.
(c) She pours bleach on her clothes.
(d) She doesn't look for her cologne.

8. In addition to Annie, who else lives in the home when Annie's mother comes to live there?
(a) Annie's mother-in-law.
(b) Annie's husband.
(c) Annie's sister.
(d) Annie's sons.

9. When does Annie's mother make exaggerated moves?
(a) When she crosses the street.
(b) When she walks up steps.
(c) When she gets out of bed.
(d) When she walks onto carpet.

10. What was the last sentence Annie's mother ever wrote?
(a) I love you all.
(b) I am so tired.
(c) Life is so good.
(d) I remain in darkness.

11. In what circumstance does Blanche ironically ask Annie a question?
(a) When she wrecked the car.
(b) When she failed her driver's test.
(c) When she fell down stairs.
(d) When she has an appointment to file for divorce.

12. Annie would rather accept her mother's ____________ instead of her death.
(a) Coma.
(b) Craziness.
(c) Regression.
(d) Insults.

13. Who wrote the sentence, "I remain in darkness?"
(a) Annie's older son.
(b) Annie's sister.
(c) Annie's mother.
(d) Annie.

14. Annie finds herself feeling ____________ toward her mother.
(a) Respectful.
(b) Mournful.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Indifferent.

15. What is a major motif in this chapter?
(a) Impatience.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Anger.
(d) Role reversal.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what month does this chapter focus?

2. Who is embarrassed by Annie's mother's behavior in the department store?

3. Who is the author of I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?

4. Annie feels emotional and _____________ connections with her mother.

5. On what year does this chapter focus?

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