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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 lie does Patty tell her father?
(a) A prisoner tried to escape.
(b) Sharon stole candy.
(c) Thieves stole her money.
(d) Ruth is lazy.

2. Why doesn't Patty want to obey her mother in Chapter 6?
(a) She is bored at home.
(b) She knows the beautician will ruin her hair.
(c) She has just put on a clean dress.
(d) She is afraid to be seen.

3. Where is Patty's hideout?
(a) In a treehouse.
(b) Inside the old train depot.
(c) In the basement.
(d) Above a garage.

4. What does Sister Parker accuse Patty of doing?
(a) Smiling at one of the prisoners.
(b) Stealing from the store.
(c) Lying to her mother.
(d) Being a disobedient daughter.

5. When is "Summer of My German Soldier" set?
(a) During World War I.
(b) After World War I.
(c) During World War II.
(d) After World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what do the adults discuss after dinner?

2. Where does Patty go by bike in Chapter 5?

3. Why are the horizontal stair boards removed from the stairs leading to the hideout?

4. In Chapter 9, what topic is everyone is town discussing?

5. What does Patty see from her hideout?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Patty read in the paper that frightens her?

2. Why does Patty lie to Sister Parker in Chapter 4?

3. Why does Patty lash out at Sharon in Chapter 14?

4. What role does Ruth play in Patty's life?

5. What other institution does Patty compare to the girl's reformatory?

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

7. Why does Patty speak to Anton, a prisoner, in Chapter 3?

8. Why does Patty offer to guide Charlene to the prison camp?

9. What assistance does Patty give Anton in Chapter 8?

10. Why does Anton compare Mr. Bergen to Hitler?

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