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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Annie, what did Uncle Paul earn for his service in the Army?
(a) An Iron Cross.
(b) A Purple Heart.
(c) Medals for courage.
(d) A commendation.

3. When and where did Uncle Paul die?
(a) October, 5, 1917, in Germany.
(b) April 14, 1918, in Germany.
(c) January 4, 1918, in France.
(d) June 6, 1918, in France.

4. Why didn't Uncle Paul die in battle on June 6?
(a) He wasn't in France on June 6.
(b) The army listed the wrong date in the telegram sent to Annie's family.
(c) His unit didn't fight a battle until June 14.
(d) He was in Britain on June 6.

5. Where is Andrew's home?
(a) An apartment building downtown.
(b) Near Aunt Felicia's house.
(c) A house near Annie's neighborhood.
(d) A farm in a nearby town.

6. What does Annie do with her newfound freedom while her mother and her grandparents are gone on their trip?
(a) She goes to the library.
(b) She goes back to Bible School.
(c) She does chores and visits St. John's.
(d) She invites friends over to her house.

7. What does Annie begin to realize about her mother and her mother's behavior after her second visit to St. John's?
(a) Her mother ignores things that are unpleasant.
(b) Her mother is irrational.
(c) Her mother needs to talk about the war.
(d) Her mother's dislike of anything that relates to the war must influence her mother's behavior.

8. 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) He can't bear to see Andrew's injuries.
(d) His car broke down.

9. Why is Annie happy when she goes home the evening that she and Father go to St. John's?
(a) Andrew kisses the top of her head.
(b) Everyone at St. John's enjoys her cookies.
(c) The nuns are very pleased with her work.
(d) Her father asked her to assist him.

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

11. After arguing with her mother about St. John's, Annie goes to her room to think. What interrupts Annie's thoughts?
(a) Her mother's voice and noises in the house.
(b) Her mother asks her to listen to a new piece of music.
(c) Her father comes home.
(d) Her grandmother comes over.

12. What grade is Annie in this school year?
(a) Eighth grade.
(b) Tenth Grade.
(c) Ninth grade.
(d) Eleventh grade.

13. What bothers Andrew about the special celebration to be held on Armistice Day?
(a) That it is his last day in Kansas City.
(b) That veterans from St. John's are not asked to participate.
(c) That Timothy will not be there to celebrate with them.
(d) That he has to participate in the celebration.

14. What had Andrew considered doing shortly after he was injured?
(a) Work hard so he could get back to the fighting.
(b) Study to become a doctor and help others who were severely injured.
(c) Killing himself.
(d) Leaving the army without permission.

15. What does Andrew tell Annie after talking to a soldier who served with Uncle Paul?
(a) Uncle Paul's unit was not in action the entire month of June.
(b) No one can remember when Uncle Paul's unit was in action.
(c) Uncle Paul's unit was in action on June 6.
(d) Uncle Paul's unit was not in action until June 14, eight days after Uncle Paul died.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are Annie's days a flurry of activity now that her mother has been gone for awhile?

3. Why does Ruth come over to Annie's house the evening after Annie visits St. John's for a second time?

4. Who does Annie's mother invite to dinner before Andrew leaves?

5. What does Andrew tell Annie about researching Uncle Paul's death?

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