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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 many sets of underwear does Miss Smith buy Ada and Jamie in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Ada tell the billeting officer happened to her foot?

3. In Chapter 18, what does Miss Smith say that she studied at college?

4. What did Colonel McPherson used to do with Becky?

5. What color dress is Miss Smith wearing in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, how does Ada manage to get on and ride Butter?

2. In Chapter 11, what three things does Ada say happen during the week?

3. How is Ada crippled?

4. What does the doctor say about Ada's foot in Chapter 8?

5. In Chapter 20, how does Ada feel when Miss Smith puts her arm around Ada?

6. In Chapter 10, what does Ada do when she goes outside?

7. In Chapter 19, what birth dates does Miss Smith give for Ada and Jamie when registering for identity cards and why?

8. In Chapter 2, where does Ada's mother send her when she wants to punish Ada?

9. In Chapter 13, who is Stephen White staying with?

10. In Chapter 1, what does Ada's mother do when she goes to the window?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author tells the story from Ada’s point of view. How does telling the story from Ada’s point of view help develop Ada as a character and help readers identify with her and her struggles?

Essay Topic 2

The war affects everyone rich and poor. What does the war reveal about the value of riches in difficult times?

Essay Topic 3

Susan tells the children that they saved her life. How do the children save Susan’s life emotionally and physically?

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