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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 is it about her mother's physical appearance that is most distressing for Annie?

2. How old was Annie when she had an argument with her mother about a bra?

3. Annie's mother can no longer remember _______________.

4. What alarms Annie about her mother's daily life?

5. Which of the following does Annie not do for her mother while she is in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the focus of this chapter?

2. What notes does Annie make about the death of her mother on April 7?

3. What sorts of things does Annie do to take care of her mother's physical needs?

4. What is the purpose of the Preface in I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?

5. When does Annie's mother first begin to show signs of deterioration?

6. How does Annie get the content for I REMAIN IN DARKNESS?

7. What gesture does Annie's mother make that reminds Annie of her mother's personality?

8. On what does Annie base the title of the book?

9. What mixed feelings does Annie have about her mother's "voice" in her head?

10. What connection does Annie make between writing and memory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alzheimer's Disease and all forms of dementia are met with intolerance from many in society. Do some research on the diseases and write an essay on the physical, emotional and cultural ramifications of these devastating illnesses for people and their families.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Annie. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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