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

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie's grief nearly _______________ her.

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

3. What nickname did Annie give her mother when Annie was five-years-old?

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

5. What is an important motif in this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Guilt takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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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