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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Annie is busy this summer and enjoying herself, why does she have times when she feels guilty?
(a) She isn't getting all the chores done at home.
(b) She doesn't have time to check on her grandparents home.
(c) She burned her father's dinner.
(d) She is visiting St. John's even though her mother ordered her not to go there.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The evening that Annie and her father go back to St. John's, what does Andrew promise to do for Annie?

2. Where is Andrew's home?

3. What does one of the soldiers from Uncle Paul's unit advise Annie to do when she meets him about a week after Andrew's surgery?

4. Why does Annie's mother finally allow Annie to continue visiting St. John's even though Annie lied when her mother was gone on her trip?

5. What does Grandfather say in his letter about Uncle Paul's medals?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was it so important to Annie that Uncle Paul had listened to her?

2. When Annie learns her mother has returned, why do you think Andrew tells Annie to be "Gallant under fire"?

3. How was Andrew injured?

4. In Chapter 18, why does Annie feel like she might lose control?

5. Grandfather has had a heart attack. How is Grandfather doing and what is the plan to help him get well?

6. Why does Andrew need to go away soon?

7. How do Annie and Emily put their differences behind them after Grandfather's heart attack?

8. Why are Dr. and Mrs. Metcalf angry when they discuss Annie's visits to St. John's?

9. Why does Annie run when she learn how Uncle Paul died?

10. What does Annie find when she looks for Uncle Paul's Purple Heart?

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