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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. Who pounds on the door during the gathering around the casket at Uncle Henrik's house?

2. What does Annemarie do as she is waiting for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?

3. What are the German soldiers holding when Annemarie first sees them when she is on her way to deliver a package to her uncle's boat?

4. What does Annemarie see when she looks out the window in Chapter 12 while waiting for Mama to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?

5. Who was the character of Peter based upon in real-life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annemarie react when the soldiers take her bread in Chapter 15?

2. What coincidence happens as Annemarie tells a story to herself on her trip to visit Uncle Henrik?

3. Describe how Lise was killed.

4. How did Inge broken her ankle?

5. How does Ellen react to having to wear a hand-me-down jacket?

6. How old is Annemarie when the war ends?

7. What do the German soldiers want to know in Chapter 10?

8. Why does Annemarie choose to take a path which winds deeply into the woods while she is taking a package to her uncle in Chapter 14?

9. What does Annemarie think about Papa as she waits for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to Henrik's boat?

10. Why do Annemarie and Henrik go to the barn to have a serious conversation in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay contrasting the fairy tale world and the actual events surrounding Ellen and Annemarie. Be sure to use specific examples from the story to support your contrasts.

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

In the story, the main character used a children's story to help her through a frightening time. Describe a time when you have used something from your childhood to help you through something that was difficult. Explain the event, how it helped, and what from your childhood you used.

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