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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie's grief nearly _______________ her.

2. Which of the following does Annie NOT say she gets from her mother.

3. What does Annie get in the mail that reminds her of her mother?

4. What is the one thing that remains of the mother that Annie once knew?

5. What does Annie want to do on the first Sunday that she does not go to visit her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

I REMAIN IN DARKNESS is a classic reversal of roles story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the people are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in I REMAIN IN DARKNESS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most French families living during the mid-20th century?

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