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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. In Chapter 9, who says "I hope I never have to go out there. From what I hear, those fellows aren't very pretty"?

2. Why does Annie sometimes feel shut out of her mother's life?

3. What was Annie doing when she learned that her uncle died?

4. How many siblings does Annie have?

5. After their first dinner together with father and their guests leave, what do the Metcalfs do together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bible School?

2. In Chapter 10, why is Annie angry with her mother?

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

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

5. Describe Mrs. Metcalf's friends.

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

7. Describe Ruth Sylvester.

8. How did Annie's grandparents react when they learned that Uncle Paul had died?

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

10. What keeps Mrs. Metcalf so busy that Annie has learned to play alone or to spend time at her grandparents' home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the novel, Annie is troubled by the wounded soldiers she sees at the train station. Throughout the novel, she struggles with mixed feelings about the wounded men. Annie's mother is even more disturbed by the wounded men. Explore whether Mrs. Metcalf's attitude toward the war and the wounded soldiers influenced Annie. Did Mrs. Metcalf's refusal to discuss the men make Annie determined to prove her mother wrong? Does Mrs. Metcalf's declaration that Annie will be bothered by the men give Annie the courage to face the men and show her mother how strong she is? Explore reasons why Mrs. Metcalf's attitude may have given Annie the strength to face the men and think for herself.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Annie has changed since her father left home and she will continue to change and grow up during the course of the novel. Describe the changes in Annie. Provide examples of how she changes, especially in the way she thinks about life and how she relates to her parents.

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