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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helene understand about Janusz?
(a) That he loves her for her body only.
(b) That she can never have him.
(c) That she can only have a temporary relationship with him.
(d) That she would need to move to England to have him.

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

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

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

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

6. What does Tony tell Silvana she should pose as to avoid tarnishing her reputation?
(a) A distant cousin.
(b) A renter.
(c) His sister.
(d) The housekeeper.

7. What does Silvana do before changing into the dress bought by Janusz?
(a) Writes Tony a letter.
(b) Tells Aurek that they are going home.
(c) Burns the dresses given by Tony.
(d) Throws the news clipping on orphans out the window.

8. What happens to Ela?
(a) She is shot by the German soldier.
(b) She pays the German soldier.
(c) She flees.
(d) She starts beating Marysia.

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

10. What is Janusz's reaction to what Aurek sees?
(a) He starts crying.
(b) He takes a rifle and leaves.
(c) He stays calm.
(d) He flies into a rage.

11. Where does Tony bring Aurek and Silvana?
(a) To France.
(b) To his shop.
(c) To his boat.
(d) His house by the sea.

12. What do Silvana and Aurek find in a hole left by a bomb?
(a) Furniture.
(b) A body.
(c) A gun.
(d) Food.

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

14. What prompts Janusz to sing?
(a) A cuckoo.
(b) A passing car.
(c) A song on the radio.
(d) A screaming baby.

15. What does Tony say to Janusz when he sees him on the road?
(a) That Silvana doesn't want to see him.
(b) That Silvana left.
(c) That Aurek doesn't want to see hime.
(d) That Silvana is waiting for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Silvana want to tell Tony, but backtracks at the last moment and leaves?

2. What does Janusz wonder as he sits alone in the house?

3. What does Silvana worry about while looking at paper clippings?

4. What does Aurek do after running out?

5. Whose arms does Aurek fall from the tree into?

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