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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. Before Grandfather goes on the trip with Grandmother and Annie's mother, why does Annie tell him not to worry?

2. When and where did Uncle Paul die?

3. What did a soldier tell Annie's family when he informed them that Uncle Paul had died?

4. Where is Andrew's home?

5. Why is Annie's mother planning a trip the day after Annie's second visit to St. John's?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. When Annie learns her mother has returned, why do you think Andrew tells Annie to be "Gallant under fire"?

3. 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?

4. Grandfather visits St. John's for the first time since his heart attack. Why does Annie's mother drive Annie and Grandfather to St. John's?

5. Why was it so important to Annie that Uncle Paul had listened to her?

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

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

8. Why do you think it is so important to Annie that Uncle Paul get a Purple Heart?

9. What do Mrs. Metcalf and Annie find unfair about everything that has happened concerning Uncle Paul's death and how he died?

10. Why does Andrew tell Annie that her Uncle was not killed at Belleau Wood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the novel, Annie's parents both brush away her fears about the wounded soldiers. Later, Annie will accuse her father of lying to her. Why do you think Annie's parents don't tell her the truth? Why do you think Annie's mother did not want Annie to worry about the soldiers? Why do you think Annie's father did not want her to worry about the soldiers?

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

A war memorial is being built to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in the war. There is no memorial being planned for those who have been wounded. Why do you think only the soldiers who died are being honored? Do you think the wounded men would appreciate being included on the memorial? Why or why not? Present reasons why the wounded men also should be honored for their sacrifices.

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