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Margaret I. Rostkowski

After the Dancing Days Quiz

Margaret I. Rostkowski
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After the Dancing Days Quiz

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1)

How were most of the burned soldiers injured? (from Chapter 6)

A bomb.
Grenades.
Exploding gas tanks.
Mustard gas.
2)

According to Ruth, why did Andrew, Uncle Paul, and other young men enlist in the war? (from Chapters 25, 26, and 27)

They wanted to get away from home.
It was exciting to think of becoming a soldier.
They wanted to serve their country.
They liked to fight and shoot guns.
3)

When Annie returns from the Sunday School outing, what does she tell her parents? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

That she doesn't want to attend Sunday School this summer.
That she wants to visit the hospital again.
That she wants a friend to come over.
That she wants to cook the family's meals this summer.
4)

What does Annie's Sunday School teacher find disgusting? (from Chapter 6)

Annie's ice cream.
The food that gets spilled on the floor.
The bathroom.
The disfigured and injured men.
5)

After the mayor's big announcement on the Fourth of July, why don't Father and Ruth want to see the plans? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

They think too many people will come to the hospital.
They think the new fire engine is too expensive.
They think the monument will glorify the unnecessary loss of lives.
They have already seen the plans.
6)

What do Annie and her mother do when they get home after Annie's second visit to St. John's? (from Chapters 11 and 12)

Read together.
Eat supper silently.
Annie's mother plays the piano and Annie sings.
They talk to Annie's grandmother.
7)

Who does Annie's mother invite to dinner before Andrew leaves? (from Chapters 25, 26, and 27)

Andrew and Timothy.
Andrew and his parents.
Annie's grandparents.
Andrew and Ruth.
8)

What advice does Annie receive from her grandfather as Andrew prepares to leave? (from Chapters 28, 29, and 30)

To study harder at school.
To end the disagreement with her mother.
Not to waste her life dreaming about Andrew, but to live her life.
That she should continue visting St. John's.
9)

Why does Andrew not say goodbye to Annie as she leaves after visiting the hospital for a second time? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

Someone has called him to come back inside.
He does not want to see Annie leave.
He did not realize she was leaving so soon.
He is upset by how rudely Mrs. Metcalf treated him.
10)

Why is Annie's mother concerned about Annie's decision to do something different this summer? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

She thinks Annie's friend is a bad influence.
She doesn't think Annie can cook very well.
She thinks Annie will be bored.
She thinks Annie shouldn't visit the hospital.
11)

Why is Annie happy when she goes home the evening that she and Father go to St. John's? (from Chapters 17 and 18)

Her father asked her to assist him.
Everyone at St. John's enjoys her cookies.
The nuns are very pleased with her work.
Andrew kisses the top of her head.
12)

Why does Ruth come over to Annie's house the evening after Annie visits St. John's for a second time? (from Chapters 11 and 12)

To stay with Annie and her grandmother.
To give Annie another book.
To talk with Annie's mother.
To take Annie to see her father.
13)

How has Annie's grandmother changed since Uncle Paul died? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

She has more time for charity work.
Annie's grandmother used to sing all the time and be in a good mood.
She cries frequently.
She cleans the house more frequently.
14)

Why doesn't Annie's mother wish to discuss the war or its aftermath? (from Chapters 19 and 20)

Talking about the war reminds her of Uncle Paul's death.
She is a pacifist and is against war.
She thinks America should not have been involved in the war.
She doesn't like to think about the injured, dying, or dead soldiers.
15)

When Miss Peterson makes insensitive comments during the Sunday School class outing, who does Annie defend? (from Chapter 6)

The employees where they are eating.
The kids who spilled food on the floor.
Her Sunday School class.
The injured men and her father.
16)

Why doesn't Andrew's father visit him? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

He didn't want Andrew to enlist.
His car broke down.
He's handicapped and cannot visit Andrew.
He can't bear to see Andrew's injuries.
17)

Why, over the course of the summer, has Andrew's condition improved? (from Chapters 19 and 20)

His friendship with Annie.
His father visits daily.
The doctors are finding better ways to treat his condition.
The camaraderie of his fellow soldiers is helping him to have a more positive attitude.
18)

Where did Uncle Paul die, according to Lieutenant McFarland? (from Chapters 13 and 14)

Passchendaele Ridge.
Argonne Woods.
Belleau Woods.
Normandy.
19)

What grade is Annie in this school year? (from Chapters 23 and 24)

Tenth Grade.
Ninth grade.
Eighth grade.
Eleventh grade.
20)

At the beginning of Chapter 28, how long will it be before Andrew leaves? (from Chapters 28, 29, and 30)

A month.
Two days.
Three weeks.
Four days.
21)

As Annie gets ready to leave St. John's after her second visit, what behavior bothers her and her grandfather? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

That Annie has to leave so soon.
The weather.
Andrew's terrible burns.
How rudely Annie's mother acts.
22)

What does Grandfather say in his letter about Uncle Paul's medals? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

Uncle Paul did not receive a Purple Heart.
Uncle Paul received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Uncle Paul received a Good Conduct Medal.
Uncle Paul received a Purple Heart.
23)

What happens the evening after Annie's second visit to St. John's? (from Chapters 11 and 12)

Uncle John was in an accident.
Annie's mother hurt her hand.
Annie's grandfather is very sick.
Annie's father was in an accident.
24)

What will be done for Timothy's condition soon? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

He will have an operation.
The doctors will use a new salve on his eyes.
His bandages will be removed.
He will learn Braille.
25)

Where does the Sunday School class go next? (from Chapter 6)

Blair's Ice Cream and Candy Parlor.
To Miss Peterson's house.
To a restaurant.
Back to the church.
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