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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why is there a conflict between Annie's parents now that Mrs. Metcalf has returned from her trip?
(a) That Annie didn't attend Sunday School while her mother was gone.
(b) That Annie didn't keep up with the household chores while her mother was gone.
(c) That Annie's father still refuses to work at the county hospital.
(d) That Annie's father allowed her to visit the hospital daily.

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. According to Ruth, why did Andrew, Uncle Paul, and other young men enlist in the war?
(a) They wanted to serve their country.
(b) They wanted to get away from home.
(c) They liked to fight and shoot guns.
(d) It was exciting to think of becoming a soldier.

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

6. As the days pass since her grandparents and mother left, what does Annie begin to dread?
(a) Her mother's return.
(b) Visiting Andrew and Timothy.
(c) The beginning of another school year.
(d) Learning more about Uncle Paul's death.

7. On Annie's third visit to St. John's, who do Annie and Andrew talk about?
(a) Annie's grandfather.
(b) Annie's mother.
(c) Uncle Paul.
(d) Timothy.

8. What is the outcome of Andrew's surgery?
(a) He had a bad reaction to the anesthesia.
(b) An infection has set in and he will have to have another surgery.
(c) There are complications and he will need another surgery.
(d) It is successful with no complications.

9. Why is Annie's mother planning a trip the day after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
(a) She needs more books from the library.
(b) She had an argument with Annie's father.
(c) She has an invitation to play a new piece of music at a concert.
(d) She and Grandmother will take Grandfather on a trip to recuperate.

10. What does Andrew tell Annie about researching Uncle Paul's death?
(a) That she will need to contact Uncle Paul's commanding officer for more information.
(b) She may learn some unpleasant news about Uncle Paul's death.
(c) That it may be difficult to find out what really happened.
(d) To have her father help her research Uncle Paul's death.

11. On her third visit to St. John's, why does Annie try to apologize to Andrew?
(a) Because she forgot to bring cookies.
(b) Because she ran away the first day she met him.
(c) Because she didn't bring anything to read to him.
(d) Because her mother was so rude.

12. Why can't Annie hide the fact that she's been visiting St. John's from her mother any longer?
(a) Annie's father informs her mother that Annie has been at the hospital.
(b) A neighbor tells Annie's mother that Annie has been at the hospital.
(c) Someone calls her mother and tells her that Annie has been at the hospital.
(d) Her mother is home.

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

14. What happens the evening after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
(a) Uncle John was in an accident.
(b) Annie's mother hurt her hand.
(c) Annie's father was in an accident.
(d) Annie's grandfather is very sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Annie's mother wish to discuss the war or its aftermath?

2. Why does Mrs. Crayton visit Annie after school starts?

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

4. About a week after Andrew's surgery, Annie goes to St. John's earlier than usual. What good news does she hear?

5. Where is Andrew's home?

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