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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Anne's friend who has a granddaughter named Akela?
(a) Nicole
(b) Natalie
(c) Nigra
(d) Neshama

2. Of what is Akela terrified?
(a) Animals
(b) The dark
(c) The wind
(d) Thunderstorms

3. What has Anne been all her life?
(a) Overweight
(b) Anorexic
(c) Bulimic
(d) Perfect

4. Who is the big man who sits on Sam when blood has to be drawn?
(a) Ira
(b) Joe
(c) Max
(d) Ace

5. What is Anne's first reaction when the young girls see her in her swimsuit?
(a) Anxiety
(b) Jealousy
(c) Embarrassment
(d) Anger

6. Why does Akela's terror increase after the birth of her twin siblings?
(a) There is less chance of finding a free adult for safety.
(b) She is afraid for her new siblings too.
(c) She thinks her parents no longer love her.
(d) She does not want any new siblings.

7. What is the name of Anne and Sam's dog?
(a) Flash
(b) Sadie
(c) Zulu
(d) Skittles

8. How does Anne view her thighs and butt?
(a) Divas
(b) Enemies
(c) Goddesses
(d) Two elderly aunts

9. What is Anne's favorite prayer?
(a) Thank you, thank you, thank you.
(b) The Lord's Prayer
(c) Prayer of Forgiveness
(d) Prayer of St. Francis

10. Where does Anne spend a day with her mother?
(a) At a hotel
(b) The beach
(c) The mall
(d) At home

11. What is the name of the dog that helps Akela overcome her fears?
(a) Scooby Doo
(b) Rudi Kazooti
(c) Max
(d) Scotcharoo

12. Why is Anne angry when she sees a man abuse a dog on the beach?
(a) No one should treat an animal like that.
(b) She had sent the dog over to the man.
(c) She did not do enough to stop it.
(d) She does not want Sam to be exposed to things like this.

13. What does Anne buy to make herself feel better?
(a) Chocolate
(b) Alcohol
(c) Clothing
(d) Books

14. What does Anne realize about herself?
(a) She is fearless.
(b) She is not afraid to speak out.
(c) She is impatient.
(d) She is a coward.

15. What does Anne's friend, Marlene, create for Anne?
(a) A collage
(b) A hand-knitted sweater
(c) A dreadlocks hairstyle
(d) A plantscape

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the doctor send Anne and Sam after he tells Anne that his first diagnosis was wrong?

2. What is Sam's eventual diagnosis?

3. What does the doctor say is wrong with Sam after they test his blood?

4. How old does Anne say she is when she learns to feed herself?

5. What battle does Anne fight in the essay entitled "Thirst"?

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