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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Annie live?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) Grand Island.
(c) New York City.
(d) Wichita.

2. Before Grandfather goes on the trip with Grandmother and Annie's mother, why does Annie tell him not to worry?
(a) She will look after the chickens.
(b) She will be fine at home alone.
(c) She will write him frequently.
(d) She will visit Timothy and read to him.

3. How will Annie find out if the surgery is a success?
(a) Her father will call her from the hospital.
(b) Timothy will call her after the surgery.
(c) One of the nuns will call her after the surgery.
(d) She will find out when she visits again.

4. What did a soldier tell Annie's family when he informed them that Uncle Paul had died?
(a) Uncle Paul was a deserter.
(b) Uncle Paul was wounded by friendly fire.
(c) Uncle Paul was a hero and an example for his men.
(d) Uncle Paul was captured by the Germans and killed.

5. When Annie visits St. John's again, what does she bring to share?
(a) A photograph of her family.
(b) A photograph of Uncle Paul.
(c) Oatmeal cookies and her books of maps.
(d) Books about Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting in Chapters 13 and 14?

2. After Grandfather sends a letter about Uncle Paul's medals, what does Annie decide to do?

3. Who has dinner almost ready when the Metcalfs arrive home from the train station?

4. What does Annie begin to realize about her mother and her mother's behavior after her second visit to St. John's?

5. Why is Annie's mother concerned about Annie's decision to do something different this summer?

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