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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. Why is Annie happy when she goes home the evening that she and Father go to St. John's?

2. After Annie's second visit to St. John's, what does she wonder about her mother's views?

3. When and where did Uncle Paul die?

4. The day after Annie visits St. John's for a second time, Annie's mother decides to take a trip. Where is she going?

5. How are Annie and her mother getting along now that her mother and her grandparents have returned from their trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Annie find when she looks for Uncle Paul's Purple Heart?

3. Why does Andrew need to go away soon?

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

5. In Chapter 18, why does Annie feel like she might lose control?

6. 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?

7. Grandfather has had a heart attack. How is Grandfather doing and what is the plan to help him get well?

8. Why doesn't Annie spend much time reading to Timothy now that he can see again?

9. Why are Dr. and Mrs. Metcalf angry when they discuss Annie's visits to St. John's?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Purple Heart is one of the highest honors that a soldier can receive. Describe how Andrew feels about his Purple Heart. List examples from the novel that show Andrew's feelings about the medal. How do you think other soldiers at the hospital feel about their medals? Explore why they might feel that way.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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