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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Annie and her mother getting along now that her mother and her grandparents have returned from their trip?
(a) They're planning on going to the hospital together.
(b) There is tension between them.
(c) Their relationship is better than it ever has been.
(d) They are glad to be back together.

2. The evening that Annie and her father go back to St. John's, what does Andrew promise to do for Annie?
(a) Ask his commanding officer when there was front line fighting.
(b) Ask men who were in Uncle Paul's unit when there was front line fighting.
(c) Ask Timothy what he remembers when there was front line fighting.
(d) Write to some of the men in his unit and see if they remember when there was front line fighting.

3. What had Andrew considered doing shortly after he was injured?
(a) Leaving the army without permission.
(b) Killing himself.
(c) Work hard so he could get back to the fighting.
(d) Study to become a doctor and help others who were severely injured.

4. Mrs. Crayton visits Annie after school begins. What does she give Annie?
(a) A pre-war photograph of Andrew.
(b) Candy.
(c) A novel Annie has been wanting to read.
(d) A book of maps.

5. How did Annie's friendship help Andrew?
(a) She persuaded her father to help him get a job.
(b) She encouraged friends to visit Andrew.
(c) She helped him to become more self-confident and take chances again.
(d) She helped him to be able to look in a mirror again.

6. Why is Annie so angry with her mother as they drive away from St. John's after Annie's second visit?
(a) She had wanted to come home with Father.
(b) Annie was just beginning to get to know Andrew and her mother had ruined it all.
(c) She wanted to come home on the trolley.
(d) She wanted to get ice cream before they went home.

7. Why is Annie happy when she goes home the evening that she and Father go to St. John's?
(a) Everyone at St. John's enjoys her cookies.
(b) The nuns are very pleased with her work.
(c) Her father asked her to assist him.
(d) Andrew kisses the top of her head.

8. After Grandfather sends a letter about Uncle Paul's medals, what does Annie decide to do?
(a) Learn how Timothy was injured.
(b) Learn more about Uncle Paul's death and the missing medal.
(c) Learn more about Andrew's service record.
(d) Continue visting St. John's.

9. What does Andrew tell Annie about researching Uncle Paul's death?
(a) That it may be difficult to find out what really happened.
(b) She may learn some unpleasant news about Uncle Paul's death.
(c) To have her father help her research Uncle Paul's death.
(d) That she will need to contact Uncle Paul's commanding officer for more information.

10. Why doesn't Annie visit the hospital a few days after she receives Grandfather's letter?
(a) Andrew asked her not to visit.
(b) She has to see Ruth at the library.
(c) Her father told her to stay home.
(d) Andrew is having medical tests.

11. Where do Annie's mother and her Uncle John go the evening after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
(a) To the library.
(b) To Annie's grandparents' home.
(c) To find Annie's father.
(d) To the hospital.

12. Why does Annie's mother finally allow Annie to continue visiting St. John's even though Annie lied when her mother was gone on her trip?
(a) Annie's father convinces her of the importance of Annie's visits to the soldiers.
(b) Annie's grandfather asks her to reconsider.
(c) Ruth convinces Annie's mother to allow Annie to visit.
(d) Andrew calls Annie's mother and asks if she can visit again.

13. What is the outcome of Andrew's surgery?
(a) There are complications and he will need another surgery.
(b) An infection has set in and he will have to have another surgery.
(c) He had a bad reaction to the anesthesia.
(d) It is successful with no complications.

14. As Armistice Day approaches, what bothers Annie about the war memorial?
(a) That Andrew will not get to see the memorial completed.
(b) That Uncle Paul's name will be on it even though he did not die a hero.
(c) That Uncle Paul's name will not be on it.
(d) That it is so expensive.

15. Where did Uncle Paul die, according to Lieutenant McFarland?
(a) Belleau Woods.
(b) Passchendaele Ridge.
(c) Normandy.
(d) Argonne Woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Andrew's home?

2. How does Annie's father learn how Uncle Paul died?

3. What does Annie do each day now that her mother has been gone for a few days?

4. Why does Annie's mother not want Annie to visit St. John's for a third time?

5. After Annie's mother leaves on the trip with her grandparents, why is Annie nervous about telling her father she wants to go to St. John's?

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