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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 do the officers keep calling Annabel when they have their phone conversation in Chapter 10?

2. Does Ben think Annabel is popular?

3. What is the real reason behind Boris' speech impediment?

4. What is different about Annabel's teeth when she gets her body back?

5. What does the police officer say could have happened to Ben because of Annabel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What changes does Annabel's body go through while Ellen is nside of it?

3. What description does Annabel give of Mr. Dilk?

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

5. What are some of the negative qualities of Mrs. Schmauss?

6. Describe the physical qualities of Mrs. Schmauss.

7. What does Officer Plonchik think of Annabel as a mother?

8. Describe the way Mrs. Schmauss defends herself against being accused of drinking the Andrews family alcohol.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the novel, Annabel thinks that her mother's life is a lot easier than her own, but is it? Write an essay that compares and contrasts Annabel's perception and the reality of her mother's life. How does this contribute to the novel? Is her mother's life as easy as Annabel thinks it is? Why or why not? Be sure to tie in the concept of irony, if appropriate.

Essay Topic 2

When Annabel finds herself switched into her mother's body, she gets up early and then decides to awaken her father before the alarm goes off. Write an essay that discusses how these two actions of Annabel's contribute to the novel.

Part 1. Discuss what Annabel is doing before she awakens her father and how it makes her feel, as well as why she awakens her father before the alarm goes off. Be sure to include anything that can be considered unusual about her behavior.

Part 2. Discuss why Annabel's father reacts the way he does when she wakes him up. What does Annabel think about what he says and does? How does this contribute to the novel?

Essay Topic 3

As Annabel starts the laundry, Boris Harris turns up at the apartment door. In this way the two characters begin an interaction that is important to their relationship throughout the rest of the book. Write an essay that traces the relationship between Annabel and Boris as it develops and changes throughout the novel. How does their interaction and the growth in their relationship reveal characterization, theme or other literary element? Provide concrete examples to back up your assertions.

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