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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Annie's grandfather do when he heard his son had died?
(a) Punched his fist through a wall.
(b) Chopped wood for an hour.
(c) Went for a long walk.
(d) Did not talk for two days.

2. During Annie's second visit to St. John's, who do Annie and her grandfather meet?
(a) Timothy Lewis, the man who is blind.
(b) A priest at the hospital.
(c) Andrew Clayton, the man with the severe burns.
(d) One of the nuns.

3. What does Ruth show Annie?
(a) Sheet music.
(b) Books about war.
(c) Maps.
(d) Her favorite poetry books.

4. How has Annie's grandmother changed since Uncle Paul died?
(a) Annie's grandmother used to sing all the time and be in a good mood.
(b) She has more time for charity work.
(c) She cries frequently.
(d) She cleans the house more frequently.

5. Why is Annie nervous about seeing her father again?
(a) She is afraid that he will be changed by the war.
(b) She is afraid that he doesn't love her mother anymore.
(c) She is afraid that she will be in trouble for things she did while he was gone.
(d) She is afraid he won't recognize her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Mrs. Metcalf's second group of friends?

2. What are Annie's favorite summer activities?

3. When Miss Peterson makes insensitive comments during the Sunday School class outing, who does Annie defend?

4. What book is Grandfather reading to the soldiers?

5. Why does Annie enjoy her grandmother's home-cooked meals?

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