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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Anne have a birthday celebration for Sam?

2. What does Anne wish about Sam?

3. From what disease did Anne's father die?

4. Where do Anne and Sam sleep?

5. What is Anne given immediately after being admitted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anne's favorite way of bonding with Sam?

2. What does Anne share about her breastfeeding problems she is experiencing in Part 4?

3. How has Sam's birth affected Anne and the people in her life?

4. What is the devastating news learned about Pammy and what does Anne do to cope?

5. What does Part 8 reveal about Anne's state of substance abuse recovery?

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

7. What is the premise for Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year

8. What does Anne mean by "just take it bird by bird?"

9. What is the relationship between Anne and Sam's father?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what Anne means when she says, "God hasn't brought me this far to drop me on my head now." Explain Anne's devotion to God and the importance of faith in her life. Provide examples.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why, in a life filled with self-absorbed behavior and addictions to substances, one little baby can completely change Anne's world. Is this Anne's first experience with unconditional love? If so, is that why she is so unsure of herself much of the time where Sam is concerned? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what Anne means by this statement: "There's so much joy and pain and love and wonder in my chest and behind my eyes." What is she talking about?

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