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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Grandfather say in his letter about Uncle Paul's medals?
(a) Uncle Paul received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
(b) Uncle Paul received a Purple Heart.
(c) Uncle Paul did not receive a Purple Heart.
(d) Uncle Paul received a Good Conduct Medal.

3. What do Annie and her mother do when they get home after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
(a) Eat supper silently.
(b) Read together.
(c) Annie's mother plays the piano and Annie sings.
(d) They talk to Annie's grandmother.

4. Who tells Annie how Uncle Paul died?
(a) Andrew.
(b) A lieutenant who served under Uncle Paul.
(c) Timothy.
(d) Her father.

5. Why doesn't Andrew's father visit him?
(a) He didn't want Andrew to enlist.
(b) He's handicapped and cannot visit Andrew.
(c) His car broke down.
(d) He can't bear to see Andrew's injuries.

Short Answer Questions

1. About a week after Andrew's surgery, Annie goes to St. John's earlier than usual. What good news does she hear?

2. Why is there a conflict between Annie's parents now that Mrs. Metcalf has returned from her trip?

3. 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?

4. Why is Annie's mother planning a trip the day after Annie's second visit to St. John's?

5. Why didn't Andrew enjoy going to school when he was a boy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Annie go to Colorado?

2. What do Mrs. Metcalf and Annie find unfair about everything that has happened concerning Uncle Paul's death and how he died?

3. When Annie learns her mother has returned, why do you think Andrew tells Annie to be "Gallant under fire"?

4. Why does Andrew tell Annie that her Uncle was not killed at Belleau Wood?

5. The evening Annie and her father visit St. John's in the evening, what makes Annie's father realize how much she has grown since he has been gone?

6. Why does Andrew's father refuse to visit?

7. Grandfather has had a heart attack. How is Grandfather doing and what is the plan to help him get well?

8. What does Annie realize about her mother and the war?

9. Grandfather visits St. John's for the first time since his heart attack. Why does Annie's mother drive Annie and Grandfather to St. John's?

10. Why doesn't starting high school scare Annie?

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