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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. What do Annie and her Sunday School class see on their outing?

2. How many siblings does Annie have?

3. What was Annie doing when she learned that her uncle died?

4. On Annie's second visit to St. John's, what does Annie discuss with one of the patients?

5. On Annie's second visit to St. John's, why does Annie go find her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Dr. Metcalf tell Annie before he left home nearly two years ago?

2. Who is Timothy Lewis?

3. In Chapter 3, why is Annie almost glad that her father is up and gone when she gets up in the morning?

4. What two events drew Annie and her Uncle Paul closer together? Why?

5. Describe Dr. Metcalf's appearance the day after he returns home.

6. How does Annie feel about her visit to St. John's?

7. Why is Annie so bothered by the wounded soldiers she saw at the train station?

8. Why do you think Andrew wants to see pictures of France?

9. In Chapter 10, why is Annie angry with her mother?

10. Why does Annie become angry with Miss Peterson and Emily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the first time Annie sees Andrew at the train station to her encounters with him at the hospital, she struggles with her natural reaction to turn away and her desire to be kind. Write about Annie's encounters with Andrew and explain why you think she is finally able to become friends with Andrew.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Paul and Andrew. Write about their differences and similarities. How would the novel have been different if Uncle Paul had been wounded instead of killed?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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