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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The evening that Annie and her father go back to St. John's, what does Andrew promise to do for Annie?
(a) Ask men who were in Uncle Paul's unit when there was front line fighting.
(b) Ask his commanding officer when there was front line fighting.
(c) Ask Timothy what he remembers when there was front line fighting.
(d) Write to some of the men in his unit and see if they remember when there was front line fighting.

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

3. Annie is back in school now. Where is Andrew going soon?
(a) To work for his father.
(b) To his grandparents' home.
(c) Back to school.
(d) To work in a veteran's hospital in Topeka.

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

5. Why does Annie write a letter to her grandfather after her third visit to St. John's?
(a) To ask Grandfather if he is feeling better.
(b) To find out when Grandfather will be returning home.
(c) To ask if Uncle Paul received a Purple Heart.
(d) To pass on a message from her father.

6. Why didn't Andrew enjoy going to school when he was a boy?
(a) He didn't like sitting still.
(b) His best friend went to a different school.
(c) He got bad grades.
(d) He didn't like his teachers.

7. What does Grandfather say in his letter about Uncle Paul's medals?
(a) Uncle Paul received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
(b) Uncle Paul received a Good Conduct Medal.
(c) Uncle Paul did not receive a Purple Heart.
(d) Uncle Paul received a Purple Heart.

8. After Annie's second visit to St. John's, what does she wonder about her mother's views?
(a) Why her mother is so opposed to to St. John's and the men there.
(b) Why she and her mother don't spend more time together.
(c) Why music is such a large part of her mother's life.
(d) Why her mother is so tired.

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

10. About a week after Andrew's surgery, to whom does Andrew introduce Annie?
(a) Andrew's father.
(b) The doctor who performed Andrew's surgery.
(c) A soldier who served with Uncle Paul.
(d) A soldier from Andrew's unit.

11. Why doesn't Andrew's father visit him?
(a) He can't bear to see Andrew's injuries.
(b) He didn't want Andrew to enlist.
(c) His car broke down.
(d) He's handicapped and cannot visit Andrew.

12. What does Annie do each day now that her mother has been gone for a few days?
(a) Visit friends.
(b) Go to the library to see Ruth.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Visit St. John's to see Andrew and help the nuns.

13. Why does Mrs. Crayton visit Annie after school starts?
(a) To ask her to visit her and Andrew at their home.
(b) To introduce her to Mr. Crayton.
(c) To introduce her to Andrew's siblings.
(d) To thank her for helping Andrew to recover.

14. How are Annie and her mother getting along now that her mother and her grandparents have returned from their trip?
(a) There is tension between them.
(b) They are glad to be back together.
(c) Their relationship is better than it ever has been.
(d) They're planning on going to the hospital together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the dinner party, what does Ruth encourage Annie to do?

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

3. The day after receiving Grandfather's letter, who does Annie meet at the hospital?

4. After Annie learns how Uncle Paul died, why does she feel guilty?

5. Where did Uncle Paul die, according to Lieutenant McFarland?

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