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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What battle does Anne fight in the essay entitled "Thirst"?
(a) Legal problems
(b) Alcohol addiction
(c) Sam's education
(d) Estate issues

2. What is the subject of a movie Anne sees with friends?
(a) Gypsies
(b) Mafia
(c) Spies
(d) Aliens

3. Why does Akela remain indoors at a Fourth of July picnic at her grandmother's house?
(a) A thunderstorm is brewing.
(b) She has eaten too many cookies.
(c) People have brought pets.
(d) The fireworks make too much noise.

4. What does Anne realize about herself?
(a) She is a coward.
(b) She is impatient.
(c) She is not afraid to speak out.
(d) She is fearless.

5. What is the name of the dog that helps Akela overcome her fears?
(a) Rudi Kazooti
(b) Scotcharoo
(c) Scooby Doo
(d) Max

6. Who is Anne's friend who has a granddaughter named Akela?
(a) Neshama
(b) Natalie
(c) Nicole
(d) Nigra

7. How does everything in the city seem to Anne?
(a) Broken
(b) Small
(c) Gleaming
(d) Dingy

8. According to Anne, when is the only time a spirit rises?
(a) When things look impossible
(b) When it is called upon
(c) When a person prays
(d) When it is way down

9. Of what does Anne's father die?
(a) A stroke
(b) Melanoma
(c) Kidney failure
(d) A car accident

10. What does the answer to #133 encourage Anne to do after she eats?
(a) Take a walk
(b) Take a nap
(c) Read a book
(d) Call someone

11. What is Sam's eventual diagnosis?
(a) Leukemia
(b) Cystic Fibrosis
(c) Juvenile Diabetes
(d) An allergy

12. What is Anne's mood most of the day?
(a) Sad
(b) Annoyed
(c) Happy
(d) Celebratory

13. Anne says her mother was not always as ______________ as she is now.
(a) forgetful
(b) angry
(c) sloppy
(d) vulnerable

14. What does Anne announce that she is going to practice?
(a) Yoga
(b) Cronehood
(c) Tennis
(d) Piano

15. Sam says that he does not believe in Jesus, but believes in _______________________.
(a) Muhammed
(b) Buddha
(c) Donald Trump
(d) all the gods

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Anne and Sam go snorkeling?

2. To what does Anne compare Olivia's illness?

3. What has Anne been all her life?

4. What is a typical problem for Anne and Sam?

5. Where do Anne and Sam like to spend time?

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