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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 tied to the table in Annie's place?

2. Who gave Annie her stuffed rabbit?

3. What does Ben use Tea Bags to represent in his pretend fire?

4. What does Blumenfeld tell Annie it will represent if she does not publish a book?

5. What does Annie feel she and Melanie are walking on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of fee does Dr. Blumenfeld set up for Annie?

2. What surprises Annie about Ben's recent behavior?

3. Does Annie believe that Dr. Blumenfeld will be able to help her?

4. Why is Ben's play about the burning house significant?

5. What does Dr. Blumenfeld say about Annie's attempt to kill Melanie?

6. What does Annie believe Dr. Blumenfeld is interested in learning from Annie?

7. What common fantasy do Dr. Blumenfeld and Annie have?

8. What happens that causes Annie to have to talk about the items in the box?

9. What has happened with Ben since Annie last saw him at Glenwood?

10. How does Ben finally get to see inside one of the residential cottages?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Burning is a theme that is repeated often in this novel. For instance, Annie's mother was burned as a child, Ben was left in a burning house, and Annie experiences the sensation of burning skin several times during the course of the novel. Describe why burning is so important in the novel. Identify at least three references to burning and describe how they relate to one another.

Essay Topic 2

Light is a recurring image in Annie's book. In many of her descriptive passages, Annie pays great attention to the light that is present or absent from a scene. At one point in her healing, Annie is even obsessed with painting the light. Supporting your answer with examples from the book, explain the importance of light in Annie's novel. What does this light represent?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Ben and Annie. Include in this discussion:

1. Each characters' relationship with their mother.

2. Their inability to remember what has happened to them in their relationships with their mothers.

3. The instances that have brought on their healing. Discuss the way that Annie and Ben have used their backgrounds in order to help each other.

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