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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do Annie and her mother sit while they visit at the hospital?
(a) The garden.
(b) The nursery.
(c) The lobby.
(d) The cafeteria.

3. With what does Annie associate days in her life?
(a) Days in her mother's life.
(b) Pictures on the calendar.
(c) Bank statements.
(d) Church bulletins.

4. In what does Annie find some small comfort related to her mother?
(a) Seeing her mother smile at her.
(b) Listening to records she used to like.
(c) Reading some stories her mother had written.
(d) Remembering her mother's unique sayings.

5. What does Annie recall that her mother did for even the smallest misbehavior?
(a) Swore at her.
(b) Spanked her.
(c) Screamed at her.
(d) Slapped her.

6. What did Annie feel was her role after her sister died?
(a) Replacement.
(b) Grief counselor.
(c) Poor substitute.
(d) Comedian.

7. Annie notes that she talks about her mother _________________.
(a) Constantly.
(b) In the past tense.
(c) To anyone who will listen.
(d) To no one.

8. Which of the following does Annie NOT say she gets from her mother.
(a) Her sense of style.
(b) Her hot temper.
(c) Her high spirits.
(d) Her volatile nature.

9. What nickname did Annie give her mother when Annie was five-years-old?
(a) Ice cube.
(b) Creamsicle.
(c) Momster.
(d) Cubby.

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

11. 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) Annie is so much like her sister.
(c) The other one was prettier.
(d) I'm glad I still have Annie with me.

12. Which of the following does Annie NOT do for her mother?
(a) Brings her cake.
(b) Trims her nails.
(c) Balances her checkbook.
(d) Shaves her face.

13. What did Annie never tell her mother about?
(a) A miscarriage.
(b) An abortion.
(c) A Vegas wedding.
(d) A bank overdraft.

14. Writing about her mother is a good way for Annie to do what?
(a) Tell an accurate story.
(b) Hold on to her.
(c) Improve her writing technique.
(d) Improve her memory.

15. How does Annie respond to the ways people try to comfort her?
(a) Confused.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Appreciative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Annie get in the mail that reminds her of her mother?

2. Annie remembers how her mother _________________ before she fell ill.

3. What happened to Annie's mother the year Annie's grandmother died?

4. What does Blanche do when Annie visits on Easter Day in April?

5. Why does Annie feel guilty regarding her mother?

(see the answer keys)

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