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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Annie recalls that there were many times she experienced _____________ with her mother.
(a) Frustration.
(b) Joy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

2. From what country does Annie return at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) France.
(b) Canada.
(c) Spain.
(d) Mexico.

3. What request does Blanche make of Annie that breaks Annie's heart?
(a) To take her away from the hospital.
(b) To comb her hair.
(c) To sing her a lullaby.
(d) To tell her a story.

4. What does Annie regret doing regarding her mother?
(a) Writing a short story about her.
(b) Not bringing her new clothes.
(c) Refusing to visit her.
(d) Not making her a birthday cake.

5. What does Annie know about her mother?
(a) She is going to die.
(b) She needs more surgery.
(c) She is recovering nicely.
(d) She is very beautiful.

6. Which of the following does NOT describe the cake that Annie brings for her mother to eat.
(a) Too crumbly.
(b) Too moist.
(c) Too messy.
(d) Too dry.

7. What does Annie recall about her mother's temperament?
(a) She had a violent temper.
(b) She was always laughing.
(c) She was very docile.
(d) She was extremely shy.

8. What does Annie find when she comes to see her mother one day?
(a) A birthday party.
(b) A pile of excrement.
(c) A piano.
(d) A caged bird.

9. Annie's grief nearly _______________ her.
(a) Chokes.
(b) Stifles.
(c) Kills.
(d) Paralyzes.

10. How does Annie feel knowing that her mother is going to die?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Panic-stricken.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Sad.

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

12. What is an important motif in this chapter?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Music.

13. What does Annie recall her mother saying about her after Annie's sister died?
(a) She's not nearly as nice as the other one.
(b) The other one was prettier.
(c) Annie is so much like her sister.
(d) I'm glad I still have Annie with me.

14. What happens once Annie decides to tell her mother's story?
(a) She cries every day.
(b) She can't face her mother.
(c) She is unable to write when she returns from her visits.
(d) She is very prolific.

15. Which of the following does Blanche NOT exhibit after her hip surgery?
(a) Inability to eat.
(b) Twitching hands.
(c) Better mobility.
(d) Blank eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Annie find she can do while grieving for her mother?

2. What does Annie remember about her mother's physical presence?

3. Blanche calls out Annie's name for the first t

4. What does Annie note about her mother when she comes to visit her in October?

5. What does Annie note abut the nursing home?

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