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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 dress the patients in at New Year's?

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

3. What makes Annie especially sad about her mother's death?

4. What is the one thing that remains of the mother that Annie once knew?

5. Annie states that her mother was ________________ by herself.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the people are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Alzheimer's Disease and all forms of dementia are met with intolerance from many in society. Do some research on the diseases and write an essay on the physical, emotional and cultural ramifications of these devastating illnesses for people and their families.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Annie. 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 motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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