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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. The first time Annie visits the hospital, who gives her a tour?

2. Where does Annie's father work?

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

4. What did Annie's father do during the war?

5. What is Annie's mother's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Annie's mother want her to visit St. John's?

3. How does Annie feel about her visit to St. John's?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Annie's feelings as she goes to meet her father at the train station.

9. Describe Ruth Sylvester.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Peterson, Emily, a trolley conductor, and even Mrs. Metcalf wish to forget the war and forget the men wounded in the war. Why do you think they don't honor the men for the sacrifices they made? Explain the reasons why the different characters might feel that way. Especially focus on the reasons why Mrs. Metcalf doesn't want to discuss the war. Did Mrs. Metcalf always hate the war? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, the characters deal with several internal and external struggles. Provide examples of these struggles and explain how they are resolved at the end of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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