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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. Who is Anne's friend who has a granddaughter named Akela?

2. Where does Anne wish her family had had their pictures taken?

3. Who is the big man who sits on Sam when blood has to be drawn?

4. What does Anne announce that she is going to practice?

5. Where do Anne and Sam go for a vacation with friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anne mean by "the land of the fucked"?

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

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

4. How does Anne liken her situation with waiting on Sam's diagnosis to the life of Elijah?

5. Why is Anne bothered by spending a day on the beach with her mother?

6. When does Anne fully realize that her father is dead?

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

8. Explain Sam's creativity.

9. Where does Anne fully discover God?

10. How does Anne deal with the approach of middle age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne is the child of atheists yet enjoys going to church with other people. Why does Anne enjoy religious experiences? Why does Anne say she always prays at night but does not ever tell anyone about it?

Essay Topic 2

What is a schmendrick? Why is Anne afraid of becoming one? Has she ever come close to being a schmendrick? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

In addition to alcohol and drug abuse, Anne also has an eating disorder. Explain why Anne perpetuates self-destructive behavior. What is missing in her life that allows Anne to experiment so freely? What does Anne have too much of in your opinion?

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