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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Annie's mother often respond when she gives her a manicure?
(a) She cries.
(b) She smiles.
(c) She groans.
(d) She falls asleep.

2. Why did Annie hide feces as a child?
(a) She was confused.
(b) She wanted to show her mother.
(c) She didn't want to go to the outside toilet.
(d) She was embarrassed.

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 Blanche do when Annie visits on Easter Day in April?
(a) Draws a picture.
(b) Recites a poem.
(c) Pulls up her gown to expose herself.
(d) Plays a piano.

5. In what month is the first journal entry in this section?
(a) March.
(b) January.
(c) February.
(d) April.

6. How do the women in the nursing home behave?
(a) They go around in pairs.
(b) They are very friendly toward everybody.
(c) They always walk alone.
(d) They shun each other.

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

8. What does Annie remember about her mother's physical presence?
(a) She never pampered herself.
(b) She was always overweight.
(c) She had beautiful hair.
(d) She was a real diva.

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

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

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

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

13. What does Annie note about her mother when she comes to visit her in October?
(a) She doesn't recognize her mother.
(b) Her hair is dyed black.
(c) She has gained some weight.
(d) She has a new dress.

14. How does Annie plan to dispose of her mother's belongings?
(a) Put them in storage.
(b) Burn them.
(c) Sell them.
(d) Give them to charity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie recalls that there were many times she experienced _____________ with her mother.

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

3. How many years did Annie's mother wear gray or black clothing in mourning for her mother?

4. What do the nurses hand out to the patients?

5. The nurses tell Annie that her mother is always talking about _______________.

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