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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. In Chapter 24, when is Jamie's class combined with the other primary class?

2. In Chapter 35, how old does Ada say that Margaret is?

3. In Chapter 27 when Susan takes Ada back to the doctor, how much has she grown?

4. What is Susan teaching Ada in Chapter 34?

5. In Chapter 26, who does Lady Thorton think that the sidesaddle belonged to that Grimes gives to Ada?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Graham tell Ada about the operation she might have to fix her foot?

2. In Chapter 23, why does Susan tell Ada that the next time they go to the movies, they will wait in the lobby until the newsreel is over?

3. What is the dress like that Susan makes for Ada for Christmas?

4. How is Ada's birthday celebrated in Chapter 35?

5. Why does Ada hide under a bed after breaking the sewing machine?

6. What is an Anderson shelter and how does Susan get one?

7. In Chapter 36, how does Ada help the soldiers and who helps her?

8. How is Ada greeted when she rides through the village in Chapter 32?

9. In Chapter 26, what does Grimes find to make it easier for Ada to ride and how does it help?

10. How does Ada get hurt when she tries to untack Butter in Chapter 41?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several times characters make it clear that Ada’s physical handicap does not affect her mind. Who tries to indicate that Ada is mentally handicapped because of her clubfoot? What does Ada do and learn that proves she is not mentally challenged?

Essay Topic 2

Miss Smith tells Ada to be persistent when training Butter. How do both Miss Smith and Ada have to learn persistence? How does learning persistence help them both grow and overcome fears?

Essay Topic 3

When Ada and Jamie first go to live in the country, Jamie wants to go home to London, but Ada does not. Why does Jamie want to go home and Ada does not? What do their feelings reveal about what home has been for them before moving to Susan’s home?

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