The War That Saved My Life

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Why is Ada motivated to teach herself to walk?

A) She wants to learn to run.

B) She thinks it will assist her in learning to ride Butter.

C) She does not want the other evacuees to notice her foot.

D) She believes she will gain her mother’s acceptance.

2. Why might Ada blame herself for her clubfoot?

A) Ada likely feels responsible because of Mam’s abuse.

B) Dr. Graham tells Ada he needs to operate to fix it.

C) Susan wants to change Ada’s foot.

D) Ada feels it is her fault because of those who isolate her.

3. What is the most probable reason Stephen thinks it is absurd that Ada has been kept away in her home?

A) He likes Ada and wishes he had met her before.

B) He does not see her clubfoot as a problem.

C) He believes it would be more reasonable if she was “simple.” (Chapter 3)

D) He thinks it is important for children to play outside and be active.

4. How does Ada cope with difficult situations?

A) She confronts them with tantrums and outbursts.

B) She draws on memories of London to escape.

C) She avoids them by thinking about Butter.

D) She pretends the problems do not exist.

5. What is the significance of the title The War That Saved My Life?