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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 was the uniform of the female wireless operators in Maddie's and Queenie's unit?

2. What kind of school did Queenie attend as a youngster?

3. What is one method Maddie has used to navigate when flying at night?

4. What accent does Queenie play up when visiting the farmhouse in Part II?

5. Why is Queenie's nickname Queenie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one complication with Queenie's identification papers in Part I?

2. What surprises Maddie about Queenie in Part I?

3. What is Queenie most afraid of as a method of killing her in Part I?

4. Who does Queenie tell Maddie she is most worried about in the war?

5. What does Von Linden seem to enjoy talking with Queenie about?

6. What does Maddie think about Queenie's skills in Part I?

7. What happens to Jamie in Part II?

8. What is Maddie's most prized possession as a young woman living with her grandfather?

9. What does Maddie say discovering your best friend can be like?

10. Who acts as a sort of piloting mentor to Maddie and how does Maddie meet this person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Julie describe Anna Engel in her writings, and what kind of a picture does the reader get of Engel from Julie's descriptions? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are some specific events, stories, imagery, and descriptions Wein employs to convey the horror, tragedy, and human cost of WWII to the reader? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What are the circumstances and personality traits that form the foundations of Maddie's and Julie's extraordinary friendship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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