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

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie thinks that she can't write anything with enough ______________ to describe her mother's ordeal.

2. The nurses tell Annie that her mother is always talking about _______________.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe the cake that Annie brings for her mother to eat.

4. What does Annie remember about her mother's physical presence?

5. What is placed all over the institution where Blanche lives?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in I REMAIN IN DARKNESS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most French families living during the mid-20th century?

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