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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Andrew injured?
(a) He lost his gas mask and couldn't protect himself from an attack of mustard gas.
(b) A grenade was thrown into the trench where he waited.
(c) The gas tank of the vehicle he was riding was in exploded.
(d) He was in a building that exploded.

2. After Annie's mother leaves on the trip with her grandparents, why is Annie nervous about telling her father she wants to go to St. John's?
(a) She is afraid he will not want her to visit.
(b) She is afraid that he will think she does not have time to visit.
(c) She is afraid he will not want her going to St. John's by herself.
(d) She is afraid that her mother told him that Annie is not allowed to visit.

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

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

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

6. Before the dinner party, what does Ruth encourage Annie to do?
(a) Take more difficult classes at school.
(b) Remember Uncle Paul as he was and not focus on how he died.
(c) Get a part-time job at the hospital.
(d) Write to Andrew.

7. On Annie's third visit to St. John's, how does Andrew respond when Annie attempts to apologize?
(a) He gets angry.
(b) He struggles to hold back tears.
(c) He dismisses her apology.
(d) He tells her not to worry about what happened.

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

9. It is almost time for Annie's mother to return home. What season of the year is ending?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

10. Why is Annie's mother planning a trip the day after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
(a) She and Grandmother will take Grandfather on a trip to recuperate.
(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 needs more books from the library.

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

12. Why is Andrew having surgery?
(a) Repair his jaw.
(b) Repair his nose.
(c) Repair his damaged mouth.
(d) Remove the damaged skin from his torso.

13. Why do Annie and her father visit St. John's in the evening a couple days after Grandfather writes Annie?
(a) There is an emergency at the hospital.
(b) To talk with Andrew.
(c) Annie's father has to care for a dying patient.
(d) To visit Timothy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Annie, what did Uncle Paul earn for his service in the Army?

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

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

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

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