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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. What did Maman say about Hubert's actions?
(a) They could have gotten him killed.
(b) They were silly.
(c) They were wise.
(d) They were a disgrace.

2. In the celebration of the capture, what was suddenly forgotten?
(a) The children's bedtime
(b) School
(c) The war
(d) Dinner

3. Why were the Germans setting all the rules?
(a) They were trying to make life hard for the townspeople.
(b) They were trying to protect the townspeople.
(c) They were trying to protect the border from escapees.
(d) They were trying to protect the children.

4. Who did Jo encounter as he looked for Benjamin?
(a) His sister
(b) The corporal
(c) A German patrol
(d) Grandpere

5. Why were Benjamin and Leah running the night before when he was injured?
(a) There were soldiers everywhere.
(b) They were chasing some Jewish children.
(c) They wanted the exercise.
(d) They were having a race to the border.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the widow ask if Jo could do?

2. Why did the man stay with the widow?

3. How were the townspeople called together?

4. What were Jo's nightmares about?

5. Who did the townspeople thank?

Short Essay Questions

1. What issues does Madame Horcada face as she tries to protect the Jews?

2. What happens when Madam Horcada comes into town?

3. How does Grandfather react to the German's request?

4. What is Madam Horcada like?

5. Why didn't Benjamin and Leah come home?

6. Why does Jo go up to the widow's house and what does he overhear?

7. What does Jo have to prove to the widow, and how does he prove it when questioned about what he saw in the barn?

8. What is unusual about the meeting with the man and his introduction?

9. How does Jo feel about his father?

10. Why was Benjamin waiting at the farm?

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