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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. Who does Patty lie to in Chapter 9?

2. Where is "Summer of My German Soldier" set?

3. How does Patty react to Mr. and Mrs. Bergen's argument in Chapter 7?

4. Who is Charlene Madlee?

5. What do Mr. and Mrs. Bergen argue about in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Patty's parents insist she go to the beautician?

2. Why is Patty's visit with Grandma Fried in Chapter 5 so special?

3. Why do the German prisoners enter the Bergen's store in Chapter 3?

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

5. What is the result of Patty's visit to the beautician?

6. What prayer does Patty offer in Chapter 3?

7. Why is Patty questioned by the FBI in Chapter 9?

8. How does Ruth stun Miss Laud?

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

10. Why doesn't Mr. Bergen like Grandpa Fried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characteristics of the protagonist and the antagonist in the novel. Which characteristics indicate that Patty is the protagonist? Which characteristics indicate that Mr. Bergen is the antagonist? What role does prejudice, deception, bravery and self-confidence play in their characters?

Essay Topic 2

How are dreams and daydreams used in the novel? What does Patty's dream represent? When does Patty daydream and what purpose do her daydreams serve? What factors cause Patty to abandon her daydreams and focus on reality?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how love is defined in the novel. How does Patty attempt to earn love? How does Patty find love? Which character or characters has always loved Patty, and why? What determination does Patty make about who and how to love?

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