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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti pretend they are taking their dolls in Chapter 4?

2. Why did the Danes destroy their naval fleet?

3. How long has Lise been gone by the end of Chapter 2?

4. Who regularly takes Uncle Henrik's milk?

5. What color are Kirsti's new shoes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie it is easier to be brave?

2. What does Annemarie point out to Ellen as her Uncle had once pointed out to her?

3. How do the people survive the cold while the electricity has been rationed?

4. How did Annemarie find out the fireworks were not for Kirsti's birthday?

5. Why does Papa agree it would be better if Mama takes the girls alone to Uncle Henrik's house?

6. What do Ellen and Annemarie resolve not to tell their mothers in Chapter 1?

7. Why does Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie in Chapter 9 that he and Mama are lying?

8. What comparison does Annemarie make between the King of Denmark and the Jews?

9. Why do you think Annemarie does not know what happened to her sister when she died?

10. Why does Annemarie tell Ellen she must remove the necklace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think it is important that Lois Lowry write a book about such a mature subject for younger children?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay reacting to this statement: "The greatest tragedies can inspire people to display bravery and moral courage." Use information from the text and personal experience throughout your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how at least two characters from the novel display a sense of pride through trying circumstances. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your description.

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