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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. Anne feels like _____________________ over how old her mother is.

2. Whose legs are Sam's like?

3. What does Anne buy to make herself feel better?

4. Where is Anne when she finally realizes that her father is dead?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anne's neurotic nature exhibit when she has a suspicious mole?

2. How does Anne compare a muddy walk on the beach to a river baptism described to her by Mary, the woman who used to give her little bags of dimes?

3. What is the role of Anne's "Butt Mind"?

4. What really bothers Anne about witnessing the man abusing his dog on the beach one day?

5. Explain Sam's creativity.

6. What does Anne mean when she says that she doesn't want to be her "mommy's mommy"?

7. Explain Anne's preliminary attempt to quit drinking alcohol.

8. Where does Anne fully discover God?

9. What is Anne's favorite prayer?

10. Why is Anne drawn to bathrooms during this time of waiting to find out what is wrong with Sam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne does not fully acknowledge her father's death until 20 years later. Why does it take her so long to accept this loss? Is this normal in the denial phase of grief? Can anything be considered normal or abnormal while grieving? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

What is a schmendrick? Why is Anne afraid of becoming one? Has she ever come close to being a schmendrick? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what Anne means by believing in a "patchwork God." Does her fragmented childhood help or hinder her belief system? Do you think that Anne does a good job of "raising herself" spiritually? Explain.

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