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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aurek go after the rook's nest?
(a) To get a feather.
(b) To eat it.
(c) To make a pen holder with the nest.
(d) To bring a gift to his father.

2. Who does Silvana run into at the beach?
(a) Tony.
(b) Doris.
(c) Janusz.
(d) George.

3. What is Silvana relieved to see when she comes home after leaving Tony?
(a) That she has enough money for the divorce fees.
(b) That Janusz is not at home.
(c) That Helene's letters are not there anymore.
(d) That her suitcase is still where she left it.

4. What does Janusz wonder as he sits alone in the house?
(a) He should have gone back to Helene.
(b) He should check the local Communist party.
(c) He should be going back to Poland.
(d) He should buy a farm.

5. Who does Janusz meet on his way home?
(a) Silcana.
(b) Tony.
(c) Doris.
(d) His boss.

6. Whose arms does Aurek fall from the tree into?
(a) Peter's arms.
(b) Tony's arms.
(c) Silvana's arms.
(d) Janusz's arms.

7. Where do Silvana and Aurek lie to wait for death?
(a) A blue velvet chaise longue.
(b) A red velvet chaise longue.
(c) A green velvet chaise longue.
(d) A purple velvet chaise longue.

8. Why is the German soldier angry?
(a) He thought he was the only man in Ela's life.
(b) He thought he was going to be fed.
(c) He thought Gregor was dead.
(d) He thought Marysia was his.

9. What is Bruno's assignment in the army?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Navy.
(c) Army.
(d) Tank corp.

10. What does Aurek no longer make a fuss about?
(a) Playing nice with Peter.
(b) Going to school.
(c) Sleeping in his bed.
(d) Eating his food.

11. How do Tony and Silvana arrange to see each other?
(a) When the boys are in school.
(b) When the boys get together.
(c) When Janusz works.
(d) When Silvana pretends to go to work.

12. What is the only thing Janusz does not destroy in the yard?
(a) The swing.
(b) The vegetable garden.
(c) The flower beds.
(d) The tree house.

13. Why are rooks dangerous?
(a) They have sharp beaks.
(b) They are protective of their nests.
(c) They usually aim for the eyes.
(d) That are large.

14. Who tells Janusz that he needs to leave for England?
(a) Helene.
(b) Helene's husband.
(c) Helene's father.
(d) Bruno.

15. What is Janusz hoping for in life because of his patience?
(a) For a promotion.
(b) For a better job.
(c) For a new car.
(d) For a bigger house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Silvana and Aurek find in a hole left by a bomb?

2. Who picks up Aurek and Silvana in the forest?

3. What does Tony frequently do?

4. What does Silvana receive for her birthday?

5. What does Silvana deduce from the medicine the mother is taking?

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