3. In addition to a handbag, Annie's mother buys a dress and ______________.
(a) A pair of shoes.
(b) A hat.
(c) A cardigan.
(d) A coat.

4. Where does Annie's mother go to live after she stays at Annie's house for awhile?
(a) She dies.
(b) A full-time medical facility.
(c) An assisted living apartment.
(d) She returns to her own home.

5. Annie's mother is moved to a medical facility because she _____________________.
(a) Doesn't like living in somebody else's house.
(b) Doesn't like living alone.
(c) Is scared at the house.
(d) Becomes very ill and needs special care.

6. Annie's mother puts on more than one ___________.
(a) Hat.
(b) Shirt.
(c) Bra.
(d) Coat.

7. Annie notes that Blanche's body __________________.
(a) Is very rough.
(b) Has no strength or firmness.
(c) Is losing weight.
(d) Is getting fat.

8. What does Annie do as her mother sleeps?
(a) Reads.
(b) Makes coffee.
(c) Touches her gently.
(d) Goes out to lunch.

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

10. Which of the following elements does Annie not document regarding her mother's illness?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Feelings.
(c) Bodily functions.
(d) Memories.

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

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

13. Whose changes does Annie describe?
(a) Her own.
(b) Her mother's.
(c) Her younger son's.
(d) Her husband's.

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

15. Annie notes that Blanche's eyes are _________________.
(a) Dull.
(b) Tearful.
(c) Vibrant.
(d) Red and sunken.