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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 are the two girls Annie befriends at her new school in Chapter 2?

2. Who sits in front of Annie in class in Chapter 3?

3. Why is Annie's Chapter 4 friend sent away?

4. What does Annie's Chapter 4 friend think about the gifts Annie buys for her?

5. Which of Annie's friends is known as a dunce?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Annie tell her father she wants in Chapter 6?

2. What kind of "odd things" happen in Chapter 2 at the John's home that made the Obeah woman confirm that evil spirits had been sent to their house?

3. Why does Annie like the Red Girl so much?

4. What inspires Annie to pen the words that get her in trouble in Chapter 5?

5. What does the illustration in Annie's text book show in Chapter 5?

6. What incident makes the Johns realize they cannot leave Annie alone at all?

7. How does Annie describe the waves as she lies in her cabin?

8. Describe Annie's feelings at the beginning of Chapter 6.

9. Why does Annie write the trouble-causing comment in Chapter 5?

10. How is Annie's friendship with Gwen in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does gender play a role in the novel, Annie John? Discuss double standards portrayed in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the betrayal Annie John experiences throughout her life. Give examples of betrayals through various points in her life.

Essay Topic 3

What does Mrs. John's trunk symbolize? Does its symbolism change throughout the story? If so, how? Support your answers with information from the book.

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