The War That Saved My Life Chapters 25-35

Why did Ada hide under the bed thinking Susan would for sure send her away?

• Butter escaped from the pasture running onto the airstrip.

• Bovril climbed on the counters & broke tea cups.

• Ada refused to have tea with the Colonel & Stephen.

• Ada had broken Susan's sewing machine.

What gift did Ada receive from Fred to make riding Butter easier?

• A new bridle

• A side saddle

• Proper riding clothes

• A whip & spurs

Why did the vicar come to Susan's with a gang of boys on a Saturday?

• to help harvest the garden for winter

• to teach Jamie how to hunt for food

• to dig an Anderson shelter

• to announce that England was at war

When Maggie visited the week before Christmas, why was she mad at Ada?

• Ada hadn't written a reply to her letter.

• She was jealous that Fred liked Ada better.

• Ada wasn't educated like her.

• Ada did not invite her for Christmas.

Why did Ada ask Fred for wool?

• She wanted to knit socks to keep chilblains away.

• She wanted to make Susan a Christmas gift.

• She needed to make a blanket for Butter.

• She wanted to make bandages for soldiers.

What happened when Ada put on the velvet Christmas dress?

• She spun around in the mirror admiring her beauty.

• She was mad that it was a hand me down from Maggie.

• She screamed because she would rather wear her riding clothes

• She became hysterical because she didn't feel worthy.

What book did Ada receive from Susan for Christmas?

• Peter Pan

• Alice in Wonderland

• Swiss Family Robinson

• Black Beauty

What did Ada realize about Susan's frustration surrounding her unanswered letters to Mam?

• Susan needed permission to fix Ada's foot.

• Susan wanted to send the kids back to London.

• Susan wanted money for caring for the kids.

What has been foreshadowed and hinted at again when Ada had tea with Colonel?

• Ada might encounter a spy.

• There will be a shortage of tea.

• Stephen White will become a soldier.

What did Maggie give Ada for her "birthday" celebration?

• A book: The Wind in the Willows

• a little carved wooden pony

• a hand knit scarf

• a china tea set