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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Annie visit the hospital a few days after she receives Grandfather's letter?
(a) Her father told her to stay home.
(b) Andrew is having medical tests.
(c) Andrew asked her not to visit.
(d) She has to see Ruth at the library.

3. The day after receiving Grandfather's letter, who does Annie meet at the hospital?
(a) Mrs. Crayton, Andrew's mother.
(b) Mr. Lewis, Timothy's father.
(c) Andrew's siblings.
(d) Mrs. Lewis, Timothy's mother.

4. 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) Her mother is home.
(c) A neighbor tells Annie's mother that Annie has been at the hospital.
(d) Someone calls her mother and tells her that Annie has been at the hospital.

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

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

7. Who does Annie's mother invite to dinner before Andrew leaves?
(a) Andrew and Timothy.
(b) Annie's grandparents.
(c) Andrew and his parents.
(d) Andrew and Ruth.

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

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

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

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

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

13. How did Annie's friendship help Andrew?
(a) She encouraged friends to visit Andrew.
(b) She persuaded her father to help him get a job.
(c) She helped him to be able to look in a mirror again.
(d) She helped him to become more self-confident and take chances again.

14. Where do Annie's mother and her Uncle John go the evening after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
(a) To the hospital.
(b) To find Annie's father.
(c) To the library.
(d) To Annie's grandparents' home.

15. What do Annie and her mother do when they get home after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
(a) Eat supper silently.
(b) They talk to Annie's grandmother.
(c) Annie's mother plays the piano and Annie sings.
(d) Read together.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Grandfather goes on the trip with Grandmother and Annie's mother, why does Annie tell him not to worry?

2. After arguing with her mother about St. John's, Annie goes to her room to think. What interrupts Annie's thoughts?

3. What medal did Andrew receive?

4. The day after Annie visits St. John's for a second time, Annie's mother decides to take a trip. Where is she going?

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

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