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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Annie's favorite summer activities?
(a) Taking long walks.
(b) Playing the piano.
(c) Playing checkers with her grandfather.
(d) Reading and visiting the library.

2. Why is Annie nervous about seeing her father again?
(a) She is afraid he won't recognize her.
(b) She is afraid that he will be changed by the war.
(c) She is afraid that he doesn't love her mother anymore.
(d) She is afraid that she will be in trouble for things she did while he was gone.

3. Why does Annie's mother often leave the room when Annie's father talks about his work?
(a) She likes to read for a while before she retires for the evening.
(b) She has a piece of music to finish.
(c) She doesn't want to hear anything about the wounded soldiers.
(d) She's tired and goes to bed early.

4. Who are Mrs. Metcalf's second group of friends?
(a) Mothers of Annie's school friends.
(b) Wives of doctors who work with Dr. Metcalf.
(c) Friends of Uncle Paul.
(d) Women who enjoy music and the arts.

5. On the way home from the train station, what day does Annie remember?
(a) The day her grandfather died.
(b) The day she and her mother went shopping.
(c) The day the family learned that Uncle Paul had died.
(d) The day her father left.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first Saturday after her father arrives, Annie's father is already awake and gone. Why is Annie almost glad he isn't home?

2. What does Ruth show Annie?

3. Why does Annie spend a lot of time alone now that it is summer?

4. How many siblings does Annie have?

5. How does Annie's mother feel about Grandfather's volunteer work at St. John's?

(see the answer key)

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