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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. Who raised Anne's father?

2. Who is the gay man in her church who is dying from AIDS?

3. What does Anne say wears on her to the point that she knows she has to do something about it?

4. Why does Anne say she always prayed at night?

5. According to Anne's parents, only the ______________ believe.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Anne's life at 28.

2. What is the reason that Anne makes Sam go to church?

3. Why does Anne think she may be failing Sam?

4. When does Anne first encounter Jesus?

5. What is the perception about religion in Anne's home as she grows up?

6. How does Anne change her perspective about Sam's classmate's mother?

7. How does Anne respond when some paragliders offer Sam a free ride for his birthday one year in Idaho?

8. When Anne and Sam are at Ixtapa for vacation, they are both still mourning the death of Anne's friend, Pammy. What happens to alter Anne's perspective a little?

9. What is Anne's religious experience as a child?

10. Why is the arrival of Pammy's daughter such a bittersweet occasion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne recalls spending time with her father as he protests for or against social causes. Why does Anne spend time in controversial episodes? Is it her nature? Or does she just want to be close to her father? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

What is Anne's position on abortion? After Anne has an abortion, she hemorrhages in her room and feels the presence of Jesus. How does this affect her decision not to abort when she becomes pregnant a second time?

Essay Topic 3

Anne reaches a point when she is drinking to realize that she should no longer drive so she gets rid of her car. Why is this flawed logic? What other options could Anne have considered that would have been fundamentally more beneficial to her life?

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