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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. In Part Two, Chapter 19, how many boys and girls have enrolled in harmonica classes?

2. In Part Three, Chapter 19, how many pianos are stored at the Yamamoto house?

3. When did the Lincoln Annex combine into one school with Lincoln Main?

4. In Part Four, Chapter 1, how many years have passed since the day Friedrich took the train to Dachau?

5. When is Fernando's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Susan tell Ivy about the meaning of "Auld Lang Syne" in Part Three, Chapter 15?

2. In Part Three, Chapter 18, how is Ivy able to explore the secret room at the Yamamoto house?

3. In Part Four, Chapter 1, where has Friedrich traveled?

4. How are itinerant children who are members of the harmonica band taken care of?

5. How did Mrs. Sturbridge's son die?

6. What is the Ward house like?

7. In Part Four, Chapter 1, what does Friedrich relate about what happened to his sister Elisabeth?

8. In Part Two, Chapter 19, what changes has Mike noticed since his talk with Mrs. Sturbridge?

9. In Part Two, Chapter 22, what does Mr. Hoxie say to Mike after his audition in front of the jury?

10. How does Mike practice for the harmonica competition in Part Two, Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some sections of the novel seem like fantasy, others seem historical. What is the genre of the novel and why?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Sturbridge does not want Mike or Frankie when they are brought to her house. Why does her opinion about the boys change and what brings about the change in her opinion?

Essay Topic 3

Ivy is a fifth grader, but she wants to be strong for her family. Why does Ivy want to be strong and how does she become strong for her family?

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