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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the sentence, "I remain in darkness?"

2. What does Annie make her mother wear?

3. On what month does this chapter focus?

4. Annie's story explores the connection between ___________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Annie feel indifferent toward her mother?

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

3. What is the focus of this chapter?

4. Name some of the motifs related to personal functioning that appear throughout I REMAIN IN DARKNESS.

5. Describe the feeling of nothingness that Annie experiences after the death of her mother?

6. What is Annie reminded of when she visits her mother after a trip to Spain?

7. How does Annie feel when she sees a woman talking to herself while shopping?

8. What physical pain does Annie develop in response to her mother's illness?

9. What connection does Annie make between writing and memory?

10. How does Annie try to come to terms with the idea that her mother will die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Does Ernaux end the book on a note of hope for herself or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with his flawed relationship and grief for her mother? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Annie's mother. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What is important to her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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