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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. What about Anne's looks has always given her trouble?

2. What does Sam bring Anne as a token of apology?

3. What does Anne do to console herself?

4. When are Aleka's family and friends happy?

5. Who does Anne see about her problem?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anne view her body image while on vacation in Oaxaca, Mexico?

2. What is the role of Anne's "Butt Mind"?

3. What happens when Anne takes Sam to a substitute pediatrician when his own pediatrician is out of town?

4. How does Anne use humor to deal with her unruly hair?

5. What does Anne mean when she says that she doesn't want to be her "mommy's mommy"?

6. Explain Anne's preliminary attempt to quit drinking alcohol.

7. What really bothers Anne about witnessing the man abusing his dog on the beach one day?

8. What does Anne call "God's In Box?"

9. How does Sam show his apology when he misbehaves on the beach on his eighth birthday?

10. How does Anne compare a muddy walk on the beach to a river baptism described to her by Mary, the woman who used to give her little bags of dimes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne Lamott writes with much wry humor. Point out your favorite humorous scenario. What makes it funny for you? Now point out a funny phrase or word that Anne uses. How is it funny? Will most people find Anne's writing humorous or does it appeal only to certain people?

Essay Topic 2

What is Anne's position on abortion? After Anne has an abortion, she hemorrhages in her room and feels the presence of Jesus. How does this affect her decision not to abort when she becomes pregnant a second time?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Anne consider herself to be a coward when she seems to be a very outspoken person? Where does courage come from? Does everyone have it or is it granted to a few special people? What makes Anne think she is not as courageous as she once thought herself to be? Explain.

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