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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Blanche doing when Annie visits her in February?

2. What does Annie recall that her mother did for even the smallest misbehavior?

3. On the anniversary of the day Annie met the man with whom she had an affair was the day she found her mother _____________________.

4. How does Annie characterize her mother's personality when she was well?

5. How long has Blanche been at the institution as of Easter Day in April?

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

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 3

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?

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