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WorksheetsThe War That Saved My Life chapters 1-25
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Chapter 16: Why was Miss Smith so angry with Ada when she saved Maggie?
She came home so late
She mistreated Jaime
She didn't go to school
Who gave Ada a piggy back ride to the train?
Billy White
Susan White
Stephen White
Most of The War that Saved My Life takes place in what coastal village?
London
Kent
Dunkirk
Gilleleje
How long ago did Becky die?
3 years ago
last month
she's still alive
In January
Who was Becky?
Ms. Smith's mother
Ms. Smith's daughter
Ms. Smith's friend
What did Ada see that made her want to stay with Ms. Susan Smith?
A soft bed
A pony
A puppy
What is the name of the horse Becky gave to Ms. Smith?
Butter
Angel
Nellie
Biscuit
Why couldn't Ada walk at the beginning of the book?
She had a broken leg.
She had a club foot.
She sprained her ankle.
Why is Ada confined to the one room apartment in London when the story begins?
Mam is ashamed of her clubfoot
Ada has a broken leg and cannot walk
Ada is too ugly to be seen on the streets
Ada is being punished for stealing fruit.
Where does McPhereson invite Ada?
His ranch
The train station
To go to school
To his home
What is the name of Ada's friend?
Stephen
Samuel
Saunders
Sherman
Who in the story has gnarled, dry hands?
Mrs. Smith
Colonel McPherson
Stephen
Ada
What did Mrs. Smith, Ada and Jamie see at the train station?
A war poster
The train schedule
Bathroom signs
A book to keep them busy while waiting
Fill in the blank from the poster. "Your courage, your cheerfulness, your resolution, will bring us _____________."
Evacuees
Defeat
Victory
Gnarled
When Stephen sees Ada after the Doctors, he tells her "You should have had 'em before"? What is he referring to?
She has new shoes
She has a coat for the winter
She has glasses to help her see better
She has crutches to help her walk
impudent
“Ada and Jamie what?” the iron woman said. “What’s your last name?” “Hitler,” I said.
Jamie shot a look at me and said nothing.
“Don’t be impudent,” the iron woman scolded.
tired
important
rude
to lie
tense
"“You’re so stiff,” she said. “It’s like trying to comfort a piece of wood.” It felt very odd to have her touch me. Of course it made me tense."
a verb
past
unable to relax (become rigid)
to talk slower
plait
"It had long brown hair tied back in plaits, like mine, and little green ribbons like the one Susan had given me. It wore a green dress and tiny cloth shoes."
hat
floor boards
hiding area
braids
coax
"The Tuesday that she stayed in bed I sat on him for the first time. I coaxed him to stand beside the stone wall, then climbed the wall—wobbling, without my crutches—and threw my bad leg across his back."
yell
dance
force someone/something to do a task
talked someone into something
What is the meaning of a flat?
fire station
apartment
farm
What is the beef flavored drink that Ms. Smith makes them drink every night?
Bovril
Hot Chocolate
milk
Broth
What is the meaning of a pub?
a restaurant or bar
a shopping mall
a public meeting place
What is the meaning of a lane?
a narrow street
the place where airplanes take off
an aisle at the supermarket
What is the meaning of posh?
mean
destroyed
fancy
What is the meaning of a quay?
a dock or pier
a bird's squawk
a type of fruit
Where can you find The River Thames?
America
England
France
What began happening to Jamie probably as a result of stress?
He began singing.
He began wetting the bed.
He ran away.
What were the 19 schillings a week for?
to help Miss Smith take care of the children.
sent to Mam in London.
spent on the pony.
Ada learned about the leather pieces in the stable by...
asking Miss Smith about them.
studying diagrams in a book.
watching Jaimie use them.
Miss Smith said Ada had a (a) .
Ada would often duck when she thought Miss Smith would hit her. True or False
(a)
Miss Smith repeatedly tells the children she is the nicest person. True or Flase
(a)
The pony's name is
(a)
Ada believed her clubfoot was her own fault.
(a)
When Mam punished Ada where did she put her?
under the stairs
under the sink
in the closet
outside
What had Ada never used before, and asked Jamie for help?
toilet
toothbrush
hairbrush
crayons
What did Ada say she was going to do one day when she was on the train?
meet Hitler
go to the university
ride a horse
have a boyfriend
When Ada looked in the mirror for the first time what did she?
a princess
animals
dirty ratted hair
a cartoon
Why was Susan angry at Ada? (Horses and Maggie)
She had ruined her bandage
She didn't trust the Thorntons
Ada left without telling her
Ada was supposed to look after Jamie
Who came to visit Ada?
Margaret
Grimes
Lady Thornton
Jonathan
What advice does Lady Thornton give about Butter?
be more firm
to be persistent
to let him rest
to get better tack
At this point in the text and war, when were the churches allowed to ring bells?
Each hour
only in case of invasion
only on Sundays
Why does Ada become angry when the colonel invites her to tea?
She has nothing to wear.
Miss Smith has to read the invitation to her.
She doesn't like tea.
She is mad at Stephen.
What emotion is Ada feeling about going to the tea party?
Angry
Scared
Curious
Unsure
