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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 Three, Chapter 16, where is Mr. Yamamoto?

2. How long did Mike play with Hoxie's band?

3. in Switzerland, where did Uncle Gunter and Friedrich work after they fled Germany?

4. In Part Two, Chapter 19, what does Mike plan to play for the harmonica competition?

5. What is Fernando's job in the army in Part Three, Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Kenny not return the harmonica to Ivy as he had promised he would do after the war?

4. In Part Three, Chapter 3, why does Fernando give Ivy his jacket?

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

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

7. What is the Ward house like?

8. What does Ivy discover about the musical talents of the Yamamoto children in Part Three, Chapter 15?

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

10. In Part Three, Chapter 1, why is Ivy excited?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The harmonica helps the main characters in the novel deal with the difficulties in their lives. How does having the harmonica assist each of the main characters in freeing themselves from the difficulties and challenges in their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Friedrich is bullied at school. What is Friedrich’s father’s response to the bullying that his son faces, and how does his response affect Friedrich’s life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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