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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has a fondness for champagne and fruit?
(a) Charles Langelet.
(b) Hubert Pericand.
(c) Gabriel Corte.
(d) Philippe Pericand.

2. Which material possessions does Charlotte Pericand forget after fleeing the burning village?
(a) Her fur coat.
(b) The family's silver.
(c) The jewelry.
(d) The linens.

3. Where are the young couple that Charles Langlet meets headed?
(a) Bergerac.
(b) Tours.
(c) Paris.
(d) Marseilles.

4. What does the senior Monsieur Pericand realize he needs to do once he is wrapped up and put in the car?
(a) He forgot his cat.
(b) He is tired.
(c) He needs to use the bathroom.
(d) He needs to check his luggage.

5. What is the name of the mother of the family in Chapter 2?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Florence.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Claudia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Father Philippe and the boys eat before they camp for the night?

2. What does Phillipe do for a living?

3. In the beginning of the novel, what phrase do the younger children quote from their lesson?

4. What is Arlette Corail concerned that it will be difficult to obtain?

5. Who is occupying the Michauds' seats when they reach the car they are to travel to Tours in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Charles Langelet.

2. What is the atmosphere of Paris and among its citizens in Chapters 5 and 6?

3. What does Jeanne Michaud see while on the road to Tours that makes her cry and why does it affect her?

4. Describe the feelings of Hubert Pericand about the war between Germany and France.

5. Describe Gabriel Corte's attitude about the migration of refugees.

6. What does Philippe Pericand volunteer to do when the citizens of Paris begin to evacuate the city?

7. How does Charlotte Pericand feel about Philippe's profession?

8. What are Philippe Pericand's feelings toward the children of the Children's Home?

9. What has Hubert Pericand decided to do concerning the war and why?

10. What more is revealed about Charlotte Pericand in Chapter 21?

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