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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sons does Annie have?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. 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.

3. How do Annie's sons react when visitors laugh at Blanche?
(a) They are offended.
(b) They reprimand them.
(c) They laugh too.
(d) They cry.

4. What does Annie describe in this chapter?
(a) Her Christmas decorations.
(b) Physical and mental changes.
(c) Her summer vacation.
(d) The autumn leaves.

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

6. When does Annie's mother begin to show signs of deterioration?
(a) Summer of 1983.
(b) Summer of 1972.
(c) Winter of 1982.
(d) Autumn of 1964.

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

8. What physical ailment does Annie experience lately?
(a) Her stomach hurts.
(b) Her ear aches.
(c) She gets migraines.
(d) She has acid indigestion.

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

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

11. How many bras does Annie's mother put on at one time?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

12. Annie comes to realize how ____________ memories are.
(a) Powerful.
(b) Frightening.
(c) Fleeting.
(d) Fickle.

13. Which of the following does Annie not do for her mother while she is in the hospital?
(a) Comb her hair.
(b) Clip her nails.
(c) Iron her clothes.
(d) Shave her face.

14. Annie feels emotional and _____________ connections with her mother.
(a) Psychological.
(b) Practical.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Physical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to a handbag, Annie's mother buys a dress and ______________.

2. With what does Annie come to terms in this book?

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

4. Where does Annie's mother get lost?

5. What is the premise of I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?

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