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

2. What does Mr. Bergen think should happen to all German prisoners of war?

3. What does Patty do after breakfast in Chapter 8?

4. Why doesn't Patty want to obey her mother in Chapter 6?

5. Why does Patty decide to obey her mother in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What new information does Patty attempt to tell her parents in Chapter 6?

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

3. How does Patty attempt to wound her father in Chapter 15?

4. Why does Mr. Bergen treat Patty differently in Chapter 16?

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

6. How does Patty entertain herself while alone in Chapter 5?

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

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

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

10. Why does Anton give Patty a gift before he leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is prejudice described in the novel? What role does prejudice play in the character's lives? Which characters are able to overcome prejudice, and why? How does their open-minded attitude affect their characters?

Essay Topic 2

What toll does abuse take on the characters in the novel? What types of abuses exist and when does the abuse occur? Why do the abusers attack their victims? What long-term effects could their victims face?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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