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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. How did Uncle Paul die?

2. After Annie learns how Uncle Paul died, why does she feel guilty?

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

4. When and where did Uncle Paul die?

5. What does Annie do each day now that her mother has been gone for a few days?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, why does Annie feel like she might lose control?

2. Grandfather has had a heart attack. How is Grandfather doing and what is the plan to help him get well?

3. Why do you think Henry Cook told Annie to stop asking questions about her uncle's death?

4. The evening Annie and her father visit St. John's in the evening, what makes Annie's father realize how much she has grown since he has been gone?

5. How was Andrew injured?

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

7. Why doesn't Annie go to Colorado?

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

9. Why doesn't starting high school scare Annie?

10. Why does Andrew tell Annie that her Uncle was not killed at Belleau Wood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grandfather and Grandmother have very different reactions to Paul's death. Write how their reactions differed when they first heard the news. List examples of other times when the author shows how differently they are coping with Uncle Paul's death. Explain why they might have different ways of coping. Do you think one method of dealing with Paul's death is better than another? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the song lyrics that are included at the beginning of the novel? Why do you think the author chose a line from that song for the title of the book? Find and write about scenes from the book that relate to the song.

Essay Topic 3

The Purple Heart is one of the highest honors that a soldier can receive. Describe how Andrew feels about his Purple Heart. List examples from the novel that show Andrew's feelings about the medal. How do you think other soldiers at the hospital feel about their medals? Explore why they might feel that way.

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