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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Annie plan to dispose of her mother's belongings?

3. What is Blanche doing when Annie visits her in February?

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

5. Which of the following does Blanche NOT exhibit after her hip surgery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the story. What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the people?

Essay Topic 2

Name and describe the three primary reasons Annie's diary is special. Compare it to similar famous diaries in history. How do diaries help us us understand personal and public histories?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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