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

2. What did a soldier tell Annie's family when he informed them that Uncle Paul had died?
(a) Uncle Paul was wounded by friendly fire.
(b) Uncle Paul was a deserter.
(c) Uncle Paul was captured by the Germans and killed.
(d) Uncle Paul was a hero and an example for his men.

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

4. How does Annie feel about staying home and not going on a trip with Mother and her grandparents?
(a) She is angry that she was not allowed to go.
(b) She is pleased.
(c) She is sad.
(d) She is lonely.

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

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

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

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

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

10. About a week after Andrew's surgery, Annie goes to St. John's earlier than usual. What good news does she hear?
(a) Timothy has regained his sight.
(b) Annie has been asked to volunteer at the hospital.
(c) There is a new treatment for Andrew's injuries.
(d) Annie has a job working at the library.

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

12. Why, over the course of the summer, has Andrew's condition improved?
(a) The doctors are finding better ways to treat his condition.
(b) His father visits daily.
(c) His friendship with Annie.
(d) The camaraderie of his fellow soldiers is helping him to have a more positive attitude.

13. How did Uncle Paul die?
(a) Measles.
(b) He was packing hand grenades and one exploded.
(c) A gun discharged in his tent and wounded him fatally.
(d) Pneumonia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Annie and her mother avoiding each other the evening after her mother returns from her trip?

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

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

4. Where do Annie's mother and her Uncle John go the evening after Annie's second visit to St. John's?

5. It is almost time for Annie's mother to return home. What season of the year is ending?

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