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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 game are Annabel and Ben playing at the beginning of Chapter 8?

2. What item does Annabel's French teacher like to throw?

3. According to Boris, who did Ben leave with in Chapter 10?

4. Why does Ben pretend that Annabel's room is his own in Chapter 8?

5. Other than Officer Plonchik, what are the names of the other two police officers Annabel talks to in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annabel feel about the way adults dress?

2. What does Annabel think of Mrs. Betty Parsons and why does she feel that way?

3. Who is Madame Murphy and how does Annabel feel about her?

4. How does Ben feel about Boris and why does he feel that way?

5. How does Boris feel about Ellen when Annabel is in her body?

6. Annabel calls two people "chauvinist pigs" in Chapter 8. Who are the people she says this to and why?

7. How does Ben feel about Annabel, and why does he feel that way?

8. Describe the physical qualities of Mrs. Schmauss.

9. How does Mrs. Schmauss feel about Annabel, and why does she feel that way?

10. Who are the girls crowded into the Andrews family living room in Chapter 10, and why are they there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is a surprise for Annabel to learn that Ben has never liked Mrs. Schmauss because the housekeeper is partial to him while she exhibits apparent dislike of Annabel. Write an essay to explore the theme of sibling rivalry between Annabel and Ben. Be sure to include how Annabel feels about Ben at the beginning of the novel, how Annabel thinks Ben feels about her, and how Ben really feels about Annabel. How does she become aware of this? Does the concept of irony apply? Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

The end of Chapter 4 revolves around Annabel and Bill's continued conversation about money, Annabel, his shirts, and his departure for work. Write an essay that analyzes the father, daughter and mother relationship.

Part 1. Provide an analysis of the camp situation. Why do the characters involved respond in the ways they do and what does that contribute to the story?

Part 2. Provide an analysis of the discussion of Mrs. Schmauss and his shirts. Why do the characters respond in the ways that they do and what does that contribute to the story? Include specific examples to make your points.

Essay Topic 3

Annabel Andrews awakens one morning to discover that she has been switched into her mother's body. Write an essay discussing Annabel's feelings associated with this development. What are the most significant thoughts and feelings that come to her in this situation? Are they positive, negative or neutral? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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