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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 a regret that Anne has during the Christmas season?

2. What do Pammy and her husband struggle with?

3. How does Anne ask God what she should do?

4. In addition to Pammy, who serves as a labor coach for Anne

5. Who is not thrilled about Sam's arrival?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Anne's fears prior to giving birth?

2. What is the state of Sam's development in Part 10?

3. Describe Anne's experience prior to going into labor and delivering her baby.

4. Even though Anne feels fragile and vulnerable, she is stronger than she thinks. Explain Anne's strength and coping mechanisms.

5. Explain how Anne compares her life to experiences volunteering for the Special Olympics.

6. How do Anne and Pammy escape the ominous cloud of Pammy's illness, even if only temporarily?

7. What startling information does Anne receive about activities initiated by Sam's father?

8. What is Anne's biggest fear about having a boy?

9. What wishes does Anne recall making for Sam on the night he was born?

10. What does Anne mean by "just take it bird by bird?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Anne's conflict of not having a husband during the early days of Sam's life. What does Anne realize about the lack of a father figure for Sam? What actions does Anne take to increase Sam's emotional support system?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the conflict of Anne, the eclectic artist and Anne, the traditionalist. What activities and though patterns can be attributed to "each" Anne? Determine which Anne gets the upper hand by the end of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Why did Anne decide to keep her baby in spite of her boyfriend's insistence that she have an abortion? Was her age a factor? Her sobriety? Her new relationship with God? Describe the dream Anne has that validates her decision to keep her baby.

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