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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. To what does Anne compare Olivia's illness?

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

3. What has Anne been all her life?

4. What are two foods that Anne craves?

5. To whom does Anne liken God in the story about Elijah?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Anne takes Sam to a substitute pediatrician when his own pediatrician is out of town?

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

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

4. What does Anne mean by "the land of the fucked"?

5. When does Anne fully realize that her father is dead?

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

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

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

9. What fear does Anne's friend, Neshama's, granddaughter, Akela have?

10. How does Anne liken her situation with waiting on Sam's diagnosis to the life of Elijah?

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

Alcohol seems to be a prevalent part of Anne's fractured home life. What impact does the permissive environment have on Anne? How would her life had been different if her family hadn't been deteriorating at the same time when Anne is of the age of substance experimentation? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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