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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens once Annie decides to tell her mother's story?

2. On what day does Blanche die?

3. What coincides in Annie's life to her mother's debilitation?

4. Why does Blanche have such a hard time eating the cake Annie brings?

5. What does Annie not believe about her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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