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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. At what time does Annemarie become worried and run to the window while waiting for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?

2. What does Annemarie do when she comes upon the German soldiers in Chapter 15?

3. How many German soldiers does Annemarie see when she is on her way to deliver a package to her uncle's boat?

4. What childhood story does Annemarie tell herself on the trip to her Uncle's boat to deliver a package?

5. At what time does Annemarie think her mother should be back at the house after taking the Rosens to the boat?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Annemarie remember the Rosens in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Mama warn the Rosens to do on their way to Henrik's boat?

4. Why was cocaine added to the mixture placed on the handkerchief?

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

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

7. What is one reason Annemarie thinks Mrs. Rosen may be particularly afraid in Chapter 11?

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 awakens Annemarie as she dozed off in the rocking chair in Chapter 10?

10. How did Inge broken her ankle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout this novel, Annemarie seems to become more mature and adult-like, while Ellen seems to cling more and more to childhood. Write an essay describing why you think this occurs. Use information from the text to support your supposition.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about heroism. Choose at least five characters and write how they demonstrate heroism. Use specific examples from the text to support your answers and essay.

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