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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When her father was gone, what time of day did Annie most miss her father?

2. How does Mrs. Metcalf spend most of her days?

3. How were most of the burned soldiers injured?

4. The first Saturday after her father arrives, Annie's father is already awake and gone. Why is Annie almost glad he isn't home?

5. Who is Ruth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Annie's thoughts when the boy delivered the telegram telling them that Uncle Paul had died.

2. How did Annie and her mother get along while Dr. Metcalf was gone?

3. Describe Dr. Metcalf's appearance the day after he returns home.

4. Why do you think Andrew wants to see pictures of France?

5. Why does Annie wish to visit St. John's?

6. Why did Uncle Paul visit Annie's mother frequently?

7. In Chapter 3, why is Annie almost glad that her father is up and gone when she gets up in the morning?

8. Describe the soldier Annie meets at the hospital during her first visit to St. John's.

9. Why does Annie become angry with Miss Peterson and Emily?

10. Who is Timothy Lewis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the first time Annie sees Andrew at the train station to her encounters with him at the hospital, she struggles with her natural reaction to turn away and her desire to be kind. Write about Annie's encounters with Andrew and explain why you think she is finally able to become friends with Andrew.

Essay Topic 2

Explore how the different characters react to Paul's death. Are the reactions of the various characters typical of what you would expect based on their relationship to Paul? Would you expect Grandmother to react more strongly than Annie? Compare the reactions of the different characters.

Essay Topic 3

The Purple Heart is one of the highest honors that a soldier can receive. Describe how Andrew feels about his Purple Heart. List examples from the novel that show Andrew's feelings about the medal. How do you think other soldiers at the hospital feel about their medals? Explore why they might feel that way.

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