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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. Whom does Anton love greatly?
(a) His mother.
(b) Patty.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Edna Louise.

2. Why does Patty want to work in the Bergen's store?
(a) She hopes to see Anton.
(b) She fears her father.
(c) She wants to earn ticket money.
(d) Working makes her feel useful.

3. What does Mrs. Bergen berate Patty about in Chapter 4?
(a) Her manners.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her dress.
(d) Her accent.

4. Why do the Bergens go to Memphis in Chapter 2?
(a) To look for work.
(b) To hear a concert.
(c) To visit Mr. Bergen's parents.
(d) To visit Mrs. Bergen's parents.

5. Who is Sister Parker?
(a) Mrs. Bergen's best friend.
(b) The pastor's wife.
(c) A sales clerk.
(d) Mrs. Bergen's housekeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Mrs. Bergen tell Grandma Fried in Chapter 2?

2. Who is Ruth?

3. How does Patty's mother treat her on a consistent basis?

4. Where does Patty's mother send her in Chapter 6?

5. Which character is accused of being a Nazi saboteur?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Edna Louise.

2. Why does Ruth initially refuse to eat breakfast with Anton and Patty, and then decide to join them after a few minutes?

3. Why does Anton decide to leave the safety of the Bergen's garage?

4. How does Ruth stun Miss Laud?

5. How is abuse affecting the Bergen family?

6. What does Ruth give Patty when she visits the girls' reformatory?

7. In Chapter 7, what does Patty see from her hideout?

8. How does Patty's mother deceive her in Chapter 2?

9. Describe Grandma Fried.

10. Why does Grimes ask Patty to not let anyone know that he bought her lunch?

(see the answer keys)

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