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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. What are Annie's favorite summer activities?

2. On Annie's second visit to St. John's, why does Annie go find her father?

3. How has Annie's grandmother changed since Uncle Paul died?

4. How do Annie and her grandfather get to St. John's when Annie returns for a second visit?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why, if the war ended last year, does the newspaper run an article about a peace treaty?

2. Why is Annie so bothered by the wounded soldiers she saw at the train station?

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

4. When Annie and her parents got home, why did Annie not run and hug her father like her cousins did?

5. Why is Annie so disturbed when Father and Grandfather look at Uncle Paul's motorcycle?

6. What did Dr. Metcalf tell Annie before he left home nearly two years ago?

7. Why does Annie think she knows how much her mother missed Dr. Metcalf?

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

9. What are Annie's activities when summer comes?

10. Describe Mrs. Metcalf's friends.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A war memorial is being built to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in the war. There is no memorial being planned for those who have been wounded. Why do you think only the soldiers who died are being honored? Do you think the wounded men would appreciate being included on the memorial? Why or why not? Present reasons why the wounded men also should be honored for their sacrifices.

Essay Topic 2

After her mother leaves for Colorado, Annie deliberately disobeys her mother and continues to visit St. John's. Describe the struggle Annie has with her conscience as she lies to both her parents. Include examples that show her struggle. Do you think the good that Annie was doing excused the fact that she was disobeying her mother?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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