Annie's Journey-Heartbeat pp. 39-71

What is Annie’s initial reaction to her mother’s pregnancy?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Anxiety and confusion

• Happiness

During a challenging time in her life, how does Max support his friend Annie?

• He distracts her with jokes

• He listens and offers comfort

• He encourages her to compete harder in sports

• He gives her advice on how to cope with the pregnancy

What does Annie notice about her mother as the pregnancy progresses?

• She becomes more focused on Annie

• She grows more tired and distant

• She starts spending more time with Annie

• She becomes more joyful and excited

What is Joseph’s role in Annie’s life?

• He criticizes Annie’s decisions

• He offers wisdom and comfort during her struggles

• He is rarely around to provide guidance

• He encourages Annie to stay away from her emotions

What does Max do when Annie is upset?

• He makes fun of her emotions

• He listens and tries to understand what she’s going through

• He leaves her alone to figure things out

• He tries to solve her problems

What is significant about Joseph’s wisdom in the book?

• He teaches Annie how to deal with her emotions

• He encourages her to avoid facing difficult situations

• He helps her understand the importance of avoiding change

• He offers her practical advice about school

How does the pregnancy affect Annie’s daily life?

• It makes her more motivated to succeed in school

• It leads her to feel neglected and unsure about her place in the family

• It excites her and brings her closer to her mother

• It has no effect on her life at all

What role does running play in Annie’s life?

• It helps her avoid thinking about her family issues

• It brings her closer to her mother

• It helps her stay physically healthy

• It is a way for her to release her emotions and clear her mind

What does Annie’s art reflect about her inner feelings?

• Her happiness and excitement

• Her fear, confusion, and longing for stability

• Her sense of control over the changes in her life

• Her desire to compete with others

How does Annie’s perception of her mother evolve as the pregnancy progresses?

• She feels closer to her mother and understands her more

• She becomes more distant and resentful

• She feels indifferent and detached

• She becomes more critical and judgmental