The War that Saved My Life C. 8-14

Summarize the key event that leads Ada to feel more independent in chapters 8-14.

• Ada learns to read.

• Ada rides a horse for the first time.

• Ada makes a new friend.

• Ada stands up to her mother.

What motivates Susan to take care of Ada and Jamie despite her initial reluctance?

• She wants to impress the villagers.

• She feels sorry for them.

• She is forced by the government.

• She sees it as a way to overcome her own loneliness.

Analyze the theme of freedom in chapters 8-14. How is it symbolized through Ada's experiences?

• Through her ability to read.

• Through her ability to walk without crutches.

• Through her ability to ride a horse.

• Through her ability to make friends.

What inference can be made about Ada's feelings towards her mother based on her actions in chapters 8-14?

• Ada misses her mother deeply.

• Ada is indifferent towards her mother.

• Ada fears her mother but is starting to question her authority.

• Ada wants to return home to her mother.

Compare Ada's character development from the beginning of the book to chapters 8-14. What significant change is observed?

• Ada becomes more withdrawn.

• Ada becomes more confident and assertive.

• Ada becomes more dependent on others.

• Ada becomes more fearful.

Explain the author's purpose in depicting Ada's struggle with her disability in chapters 8-14.

• To highlight the challenges faced by people with disabilities.

• To show that disabilities can be easily overcome.

• To emphasize the importance of family support.

• To illustrate the impact of war on children.

Summarize how Ada's relationship with Jamie evolves in chapters 8-14.

• They grow apart due to Ada's independence.

• They become more distant as Jamie makes new friends.

• They become closer as Ada takes on a protective role.

• They remain unchanged.

Identify the motivation behind Ada's determination to learn to ride a horse.

• To impress Susan.

• To prove her worth to herself.

• To compete in a local race.

• To escape from her past.

Analyze the symbol of the horse in Ada's journey. What does it represent?

• Fear

• Freedom and empowerment

• Wealth

• Danger

Make an inference about Susan's character based on her actions in chapters 8-14.

• Susan is strict and unkind.

• Susan is caring but struggles with her own issues.

• Susan is indifferent to Ada and Jamie.

• Susan is only interested in her own well-being.