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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. Who does Santino blame for the predicament of the Jews?

2. What does the farmer who is sheltering the Brosslers show them?

3. What does Duno's father do to him as they argue about whether or not to turn themselves in?

4. Mirella's life as a __________ was difficult and she is now enjoying the solitude of being in the mountains.

5. How did the Germans trick the Blums in Belgium?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the former life of the Brosslers.

2. What happened to Angelo Soncini's baby sister?

3. What does Catarina Dolcino confess to Don Osvaldo that seems "funny" to him?

4. Describe the character of Lidia Leoni.

5. What does Santino discover after praying fervently to the Virgin?

6. How does Schramm travel through German checkpoints?

7. Describe who Pierino is.

8. Why was Leto allowed to go to school while others were not?

9. Describe Renzo's history with the Italian Royal Air Force.

10. Who is the person who arranged Schramm's escape? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The fear that is instilled in Hitler from the beginning seems to offer an explanation for his later actions in his life.

Part 1: Why does Hitler's mom treat him the way she does?

Part 2: How is Adolf treated as he is growing up?

Part 3: Does this explanation of Adolf's growing up justify the way he turned out? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Schramm is a complicated character, coming from a German background, but then seemingly turning around at the end.

Part 1: Why did Schramm go AWOL from the German army to begin with?

Part 2: Why does Schramm ask for forgiveness for his sins? What were his sins?

Part 3: Can you believe Schramm's eventual apology in the end of the book? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The bravery of the people in this story in relation to their choice of hiding people is certainly something that makes readers consider their own courage in this sort of situation.

Part 1: What did the families in this story give up in order to shelter Jews? What did they risk?

Part 2: Why did the families in this story do what they did?

Part 3: Do you think you might be able to take the same risk in today's times? Why or why not?

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