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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 are Annie's days a flurry of activity now that her mother has been gone for awhile?

2. After Annie's second visit to St. John's, what does she wonder about her mother's views?

3. Mrs. Crayton visits Annie after school begins. What does she give Annie?

4. Why doesn't Annie visit the hospital a few days after she receives Grandfather's letter?

5. Before the dinner party, what does Ruth encourage Annie to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Do you think Annie was right to disobey her mother and visit St. John's again?

3. Why was Ruth so pleased about the dinner invitation?

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

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

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

7. Why do you think it is so important to Annie that Uncle Paul get a Purple Heart?

8. Why does Andrew need to go away soon?

9. After Annie's second visit to St. John's, how does Ruth help her understand her mother better?

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

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

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

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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