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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. It is almost time for Annie's mother to return home. What season of the year is ending?
2. Why does Annie write a letter to her grandfather after her third visit to St. John's?
3. Why does Annie's mother not want Annie to visit St. John's for a third time?
4. What do Annie and her mother do when they get home after Annie's second visit to St. John's?
5. Who tells Annie how Uncle Paul died?
Short Essay Questions
1. Annie's father is called out to St. John's one evening. As Annie gets ready to leave St. John's, Andrew kisses her goodbye. How did Andrew's kiss affect Annie?
2. Why are Dr. and Mrs. Metcalf angry when they discuss Annie's visits to St. John's?
3. How do Annie and Emily put their differences behind them after Grandfather's heart attack?
4. Why does Annie run when she learn how Uncle Paul died?
5. Why doesn't Annie go to Colorado?
6. How was Andrew injured?
7. Why was it so important to Annie that Uncle Paul had listened to her?
8. Why doesn't starting high school scare Annie?
9. When Annie learns her mother has returned, why do you think Andrew tells Annie to be "Gallant under fire"?
10. Why does Andrew's father refuse to visit?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain how the author uses foreshadowing regarding Uncle Paul's death. List examples of where the author uses foreshadowing to make you question the circumstances behind his death.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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