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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. Why does Mrs. Crayton visit Annie after school starts?

2. How did Annie's friendship help Andrew?

3. Why does Ruth come over to Annie's house the evening after Annie visits St. John's for a second time?

4. Why didn't Uncle Paul die in battle on June 6?

5. Why does Annie write a letter to her grandfather after her third visit to St. John's?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Dr. and Mrs. Metcalf angry when they discuss Annie's visits to St. John's?

2. How was Andrew injured?

3. Why does Annie run when she learn how Uncle Paul died?

4. Why doesn't Annie spend much time reading to Timothy now that he can see again?

5. Why was it so important to Annie that Uncle Paul had listened to her?

6. What does Annie realize about her mother and the war?

7. Why doesn't Annie go to Colorado?

8. When Annie learns her mother has returned, why do you think Andrew tells Annie to be "Gallant under fire"?

9. 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?

10. Grandfather visits St. John's for the first time since his heart attack. Why does Annie's mother drive Annie and Grandfather to St. John's?

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

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 3

At the beginning of the novel, Annie's parents both brush away her fears about the wounded soldiers. Later, Annie will accuse her father of lying to her. Why do you think Annie's parents don't tell her the truth? Why do you think Annie's mother did not want Annie to worry about the soldiers? Why do you think Annie's father did not want her to worry about the soldiers?

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