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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owned the house in which the strange man is staying?
(a) Captain Billy's grandfather.
(b) Charles Wallace.
(c) Mr. Bradshaw.
(d) The government.

2. What does Louise call the strange man after they meet?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Father.
(d) Sir.

3. How does Louise feel when she presents her idea of not celebrating?
(a) Ignored.
(b) Proud.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Ashamed.

4. How many saboteurs are caught near Rass Island?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

5. What secret did Trudy's father keep?
(a) Trudy was mentally challenged.
(b) He was wealthy.
(c) His wife was an alcoholic.
(d) They were in deep debt.

6. What is the narrator's name?
(a) Louise.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Katherine.

7. What does Louise not want to celebrate after hearing about Pearl Harbor?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Hanukkah.
(c) Her birthday.
(d) New Years.

8. Where does Louise find peace?
(a) On the water.
(b) In her sleep.
(c) On the beach.
(d) In church.

9. What does water represent to the families on Rass Island?
(a) Livelihood and entertainment.
(b) More of the same.
(c) Danger and chaos.
(d) Wealth and stability.

10. How many houses are in Rass?
(a) Seventy.
(b) Forty.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Fifty.

11. What does Caroline go to the mainland weekly for?
(a) Violin lessons.
(b) Flute lessons.
(c) Piano lessons.
(d) Vocal lessons.

12. What did Caroline refuse to do when she was first born?
(a) Cry.
(b) Breathe.
(c) Swallow.
(d) Open her eyes.

13. What does the strange man make for Louise when he catches her looking through his window?
(a) Hot cocoa.
(b) Juice.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

14. Who do the elders of the town think the strange man is?
(a) An Army recruiter.
(b) Captain Billy's illegitimate son.
(c) Captain Wallace's son.
(d) Mr. Bradshaw's nephew.

15. What is the Captain's last name?
(a) Wallace.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Walton.
(d) Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Louise when she hears about the attack on Pearl Harbor?

2. What is the name of Louise's mother?

3. What is Mr. Rice's profession?

4. How do the islanders feel when they find out whom the Captain is?

5. What does Louise write to try to earn money?

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