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At the very beginning of the book, what is Susan reading?

Glen Notes. She just passed right over the 'unimportant' news about Archduke Ferdinand's assassination, unaware of how important it really was.

What is the name of Jem's dog?

Dog Monday. That faithful little dog would wait for over four long years for the monster that took his master away to bring him back...

Who was making 'sheep's eyes' at Nan?

Jerry Meredith.

What flower of Susan's was 'the finest in the glen'?

Peonies & Peony. They were considerably better than her ferns...

Which of Anne's children is killed in WW1?

Walter. Walter was 'called by the Piper' when he went over the top in Courcelette.

Who told Rilla that Walter had enlisted in the army?

Irene Howard & Irene. The nerve of her, right before Rilla went onstage!

What church elder was nick-named 'Whiskers-on-the-moon'?

Josiah Pryor. Mr. Pryor was not liked at all by anyone, especially Susan, yet he had the nerve to propose to her.

Why couldn't Ken enlist?

His ankle was still healing. He had broken his ankle in a football game earlier in the school year. He did enlist eventually, though Rilla was very unhappy about it.

Who went overseas to do V.A.D work?

Faith & faith & Faith Meredith & faith meredith. She could be near her fiance Jem there.

What was the family's nick-name of Rilla's 'war-baby'?

Jims. Susan's nick-name for him was Little Kitchener, but everyone else stuck with Jims.

What was the city that Walter and Rilla had one day planned to visit?

Venice. Sadly, since Walter was killed in action at Courcelette, he would never visit the city.

What was the name of Walter's famous poem?

The Piper & Piper. The only great poem of the war was written by Private Walter Blythe in the Flanders trenches.

At what movie did Rilla make 'an awful goose of herself'?

'Hearts of the world'. While watching 'Hearts of the World', Rilla stood up and shouted for the lady to grab the knife in her stocking, and the girl did!

Who was supposed to sing at the Junior Reds concert, but couldn't because her nephew had pneumonia?

Mrs. Channing. Irene ended up singing in the concert, but Rilla had to eat a slice of 'humble pie' before she would ask Irene.

What did Mr. Pryor do when he saw a car coming down his street?

He chased it with a pitchfork. 'Mrs. Dr dear, I would call such conduct unreasonable' says Susan, and I agree wth her.