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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anne's core personality?
(a) Traditionalist
(b) Recluse
(c) Anarchist
(d) Rebel

2. Where does Anne host a post-Baptism party?
(a) The beach
(b) Pammy's house
(c) A local restaurant
(d) A local park

3. Other than Sam, Anne is tremendously grateful for _____________________.
(a) Maternity leave
(b) A royalty check
(c) A loyal network of family and friends
(d) Cable TV

4. Who supports Anne emotionally during her early pregnancy?
(a) An old boyfriend who never wanted children
(b) Her old tennis coach
(c) Her writing workshop student
(d) The best friend of the man who abandoned her

5. In what month are the journal entries for Part 6 written?
(a) August
(b) March
(c) January
(d) April

Short Answer Questions

1. What doe Anne long for?

2. What amazes Anne about her own body?

3. What does Anne tell her therapist?

4. What event causes little Sam some emotional and physical distress?

5. What was Anne's mother's reaction to Anne's pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What startling event occurs when Anne and Sam are sleeping?

2. Where does Anne regularly take Sam?

3. Why is Anne's determined focus on Sam a stronger coping mechanism than she may think?

4. What is the nature of Anne's fears prior to giving birth?

5. Describe the photo collage of elements that Anne considers to be her family.

6. Even though Anne feels fragile and vulnerable, she is stronger than she thinks. Explain Anne's strength and coping mechanisms.

7. What does Anne finally admit is her biggest fear for her child?

8. How does Anne exhibit what she calls one of her worst personality traits?

9. What is the symbolism of the touching fingers in the story to Anne's life in Part 11.

10. What toll is Pammy's illness taking on Anne in Part 12?

(see the answer keys)

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