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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1984 July-December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Annie get the idea to publish her notes as a book?
(a) When she gets mad at her ex-husband.
(b) When her mother doesn't recognize her anymore.
(c) When her mother goes to the medical facility.
(d) After her mother's death.

2. How old was Annie when she had an argument with her mother about a bra?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

3. What does Annie do as her mother sleeps?
(a) Touches her gently.
(b) Reads.
(c) Makes coffee.
(d) Goes out to lunch.

4. Annie's mother is moved to a medical facility because she _____________________.
(a) Is scared at the house.
(b) Becomes very ill and needs special care.
(c) Doesn't like living in somebody else's house.
(d) Doesn't like living alone.

5. Who is the author of I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?
(a) Annie Ernaux.
(b) Annie Proux.
(c) Annie Lemeaux.
(d) Alice Ernaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the sentence, "I remain in darkness?"

2. How had Annie's mother been injured?

3. Where do Annie and her mother sit while they visit at the hospital?

4. Annie finds herself feeling ____________ toward her mother.

5. What is an important motif in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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