View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Charlene Madlee?

2. What excuse does Patty give for laughing with Anton?

3. What does Sharon pretend to see on Mrs. Bergen?

4. Who is Edna Louise?

5. What does Edna Louise say about Anton?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is abuse affecting the Bergen family?

3. How does Ruth stun Miss Laud?

4. How do Patty's parents treat their oldest daughter?

5. How did Anton manage to escape from the German prison camp?

6. Why does Patty enjoy working in the Bergen's store?

7. Describe Patty Bergen.

8. How does Patty learn of Anton's death?

9. Why do the townspeople of Jenkinsville gather at the train station in Chapter 1?

10. What problems are caused by Anton's ring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is manipulation used in the novel? Is Mrs. Bergen's manipulation a form of abuse? Why or why not? What is Mrs. Bergen attempting to achieve through the use of manipulation? How does Patty attempt to use manipulation to achieve her goals?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the wisdom of holding prisoners of war near a rural town. What risks do the townspeople of Jenkinsville face in having a prison camp nearby? How might having a military prison close to the town affect the town's industry, economy and productivity? How might the town's social activities be affected by the presence of the prison?

Essay Topic 3

How is friendship defined in the novel? What qualities does Patty seek in a friend? Why is the friendship between Patty and Anton so unusual? How can Ruth, Patty and Anton all be friends?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,144 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample