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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Annie note about her mother when she comes to visit her in October?

2. What does Annie recall about her mother's temperament?

3. What does Annie recall her mother telling Annie it was their duty to do?

4. How does Annie describe the way her mother looked on Easter Day in April?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several metaphors in telling her story. Define a metaphor. Identify at least two metaphors in the story and support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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