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The War that Saved My Life

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The War that Saved My Life takes place during which war?

a)

World War I

b)

World War II

c)

Korean War

d)

Vietnam War

2.

Why is Ada confined to the one room apartment in London when the story begins?

a)

Mam is ashamed of her clubfoot

b)

Ada has a broken leg and cannot walk

c)

Ada is too ugly to be seen on the streets

d)

Ada is being punished for stealing fruit.

3.

Why were village people evacuating their children?

a)

Because the Channel Islands surrendered.

b)

Because when Hitler invades, he would land in Kent.

c)

Because they were running low on supplies.

4.
What did the people of the community have to do at night?
a)
Listen to the radio.
b)
Read the newspaper.
c)
Blackout their houses.
d)
Provide beds for soldiers.
5.

What did Ada see that made her want to stay with Ms. Susan Smith?

a)

A soft bed

b)

A pony

c)

A puppy

6.

Why did Mam return for Ada and Jamie?

a)

She did not want to pay Susan for keeping them

b)

She loved and missed them

c)

She wanted help Ada with her clubfoot

7.

Why does Ada agree to go back with Mam instead of staying with Susan?

a)

She missed her mom.

b)

She couldn't leave Jamie.

c)

Ms. Smith's house had been bombed.

8.

What is Mam's reaction to seeing Ada?

a)

Mam runs to her and hugs her

b)

Mam slaps her off Butter

c)

Mam does not recognize her

d)

Mam says "I am so glad to see you."

9.

What did Ada learn about her dad?

a)

He took care of her

b)

He wanted babies

c)

He died from an accident when she was very young

d)

All the above

10.
How did Ada save Miss Smith's life?
a)
She pulled her out of the house.
b)
Miss Smith followed her to the beach.
c)
Miss Smith's house was bombed when she went to find Ada and Jamie.
d)
She woke her up and got her to the bomb shelter.