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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. According to Annie, what did Uncle Paul earn for his service in the Army?

2. What happens the evening after Annie's second visit to St. John's?

3. After Grandfather sends a letter about Uncle Paul's medals, what does Annie decide to do?

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

5. Annie is back in school now. Where is Andrew going soon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Annie find when she looks for Uncle Paul's Purple Heart?

5. Why does Andrew's father refuse to visit?

6. How did Lieutenant McFarland describe Uncle Paul and his death?

7. 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?

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

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. How do Annie and Emily put their differences behind them after Grandfather's heart attack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Andrew enlists in the war voluntarily. As the son of a farmer, he could have stayed home. If Andrew could turn back the clock, do you think he would decide not to enlist? Do you think he is the type of person that would have felt he needed to serve regardless of the cost?Explain why or why not he would choose to enlist if he knew he would be horribly injured.

Essay Topic 3

After her mother leaves for Colorado, Annie deliberately disobeys her mother and continues to visit St. John's. Describe the struggle Annie has with her conscience as she lies to both her parents. Include examples that show her struggle. Do you think the good that Annie was doing excused the fact that she was disobeying her mother?

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