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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where must Blanche sit during Annie's Sunday visits with her now?

2. How does Annie define her own emotional state at this time?

3. Why did Annie hide feces as a child?

4. From what country does Annie return at the beginning of this chapter?

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

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

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 3

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.

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