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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. What is the name of the cultural region in the northwest of France where Etienne's house is in the novel?

2. When did the Allied Forces defeat Germany, ending World War II in Europe?

3. What prison do the French policemen say that they believe Daniel LeBlanc may be housed at in Part Five: January 1941?

4. Who calls Sergeant Major von Rumpel to relate what he has found out about the locksmith in Part Nine: May 1944?

5. Who is the mining official that has sent a note congratulating Werner for his successes in Part Eight: 9 August 1944?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is related in Daniel LeBlanc's letter to Marie-Laure in Part Five: January 1941?

2. What does Werner witness at the train station near Lodz in Part Seven: August 1942? How does this affect him?

3. What does Marie-Laure do when she decides to take a stand in Part Ten: 12 August 1944?

4. How is Marie-Laure affected by the German surrender in Part Eleven: 1945?

5. How do Etienne and Madame Manec reach a resolution to their conflict in Part Five: January 1941?

6. What exchange takes place between Marie-Laure and Sergeant Major von Rumpel in Part Nine: May 1944?

7. Who introduces Marie-Laure to her new hiding place in Part Five: January 1941? How is this setting described?

8. What leads to Etienne forbidding Madame Manec to participate in treasonous activities in his home in Part Five: January 1941?

9. Where does Sergeant Major von Rumpel go inside of Etienne's home in Part Six: 8 August 1944? What is he seeking?

10. What does Marie-Laure do with the radio in the attic in Part Eight: 9 August 1944? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the tenets of Nazism. How are the tenets of Nazism demonstrated at Werner’s school? In what ways does the study of phrenology connect with Nazi racist beliefs? How does Werner cope with the rise of the Nazi regime during his years in school?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the character of Daniel LeBlanc in the novel. How old is Marie-Laure’s father when Marie-Laure is born? What actions does Daniel take in order to help his daughter adjust with blindness? Is he effective in his efforts? What happens to Daniel LeBlanc in the course of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the actions of the French Resistance during World War II. What role did French Resistance cells play in the advancement of Allied forces? How many civilians were involved in French Resistance efforts under Nazi control? How are these efforts illustrated in the novel?

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