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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 does Ellie say the targets were when the Kiwis again bombed Stratton?
(a) She doesn't know.
(b) A factory.
(c) A military base.
(d) An airport.

2. What does Ellie say she envies about Robyn?
(a) That she reunited with her parents.
(b) That she was strong-willed.
(c) That she's now in Heaven.
(d) That religion gave her strength.

3. What does Lee do that brings a halt to his conversation with Ellie about where he's been going and what he's doing?
(a) He goes to help Kevin in the garden.
(b) He picks up his book and begins to read.
(c) He turns over, obviously going to sleep.
(d) He goes into the bathroom and closes the door.

4. Who does Ellie tell about Lee's relationship with Reni?
(a) Everyone.
(b) No one.
(c) Homer.
(d) Fi.

5. What does Ellie tell Lee as she leaves the yard to look around during the night?
(a) That she won't be gone long.
(b) That she wants to find the kids.
(c) She doesn't tell him.
(d) That she hears someone crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who objects when they decide to build a fire?

2. What is the building Ellie says she believes the kids are living in when she sees them a few days after catching the trout?

3. Why is Ellie surprised when two of the soldiers go back and pick up their guns?

4. Where are they the night Homer again tries to contact Colonel Finley?

5. How is Ellie first alerted the jeep is on its way to the ford?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Ellie and the others see when the air raid begins on Stratton.

2. What does Ellie remember about Robyn's attitude regarding talking about yourself?

3. What is the system the group has developed for cooking lamb?

4. Briefly describe what happens when Ellie, Fi, and Homer are mugged.

5. How does Ellie go about leaving food out for the little kids, and what's the result?

6. What are some of the things Ellie and the others do to conceal the work they've done at her Grandma's house from the soldiers patrolling on motorbikes.

7. Describe the trip to the trout farm.

8. Describe how Ellie and the others come to have a hot meal their first night at her Grandma's house?

9. What does Ellie say about the damage from the war and what does it make her realize about herself?

10. Describe the two times Ellie sees the kids.

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