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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Annie has become her mother's _______________.
(a) Hair stylist.
(b) Conscience.
(c) Caretaker.
(d) Best friend.

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

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

5. Where does Annie's mother get lost?
(a) In the house.
(b) In the neighborhood.
(c) At the mall.
(d) At church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Blanche has always had a fear of poverty and ____________.

2. What does Blanche put into her pockets?

3. Which of the following does Annie's mother NOT do?

4. On what year does this chapter focus?

5. What are Annie's intentions for her journal notes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Annie and her sons get offended by the behavior of visitors?

2. What surprises Annie about the handbag purchase her mother makes?

3. What is Annie reminded of when her mother puts on two bras at one time?

4. What two themes become evident in this chapter?

5. What is the unexpected gesture from her mother that surprises and touches Annie?

6. How does Annie get the content for I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?

7. What are Annie's plans for the notes she takes during her mother's illness?

8. What notes does Annie make about the death of her mother on April 7?

9. What mixed feelings does Annie have about her mother's "voice" in her head?

10. Describe the thoughts that Annie has of the circle of life concept.

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