1. How does Mrs. Metcalf spend most of her days?
(a) Writing and playing piano music.
(b) Visiting wounded soldiers.
(c) Designing and sewing clothing.
(d) Writing novels.

2. Although Annie is busy this summer and enjoying herself, why does she have times when she feels guilty?
(a) She isn't getting all the chores done at home.
(b) She is visiting St. John's even though her mother ordered her not to go there.
(c) She burned her father's dinner.
(d) She doesn't have time to check on her grandparents home.

3. What does Annie usually enjoy on the Fourth of July?
(a) The cotton candy and the special circus performance.
(b) Spending the day with friends.
(c) Spending time with her cousins.
(d) Picnics with Grandmother's delicious food, the parade, and most of all the fireworks.

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

5. Grandfather and Dr. Metcalf are out walking the morning after Dr. Metcalf's return. Why does Grandfather tell Dr. Metcalf he is a brave man?
(a) Dr. Metcalf has accepted a job that Mrs. Metcalf does not approve of.
(b) Because Dr. Metcalf said no to a dinner party Mrs. Metcalf wished to have.
(c) Dr. Metcalf is buying another car.
(d) Dr. Metcalf did not buy Mrs. Metcalf a gift when he came home.