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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As mentioned in Chapter 3, which food item has become a staple in the girl's diet?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Rice.
(c) Corn.
(d) Cabbage.

2. Who gave Ellen the Star of David necklace?
(a) Her Godfather.
(b) Her Godmother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

3. What do the German soldiers do with the photo of Lise?
(a) Throw it into the candle flame.
(b) Tear it up and grind it into pieces on the floor.
(c) Take it with them as proof.
(d) Hand it back to Annemarie's parents.

4. After what animal has Annemarie nicknamed one of the German soldiers she regularly sees on the street?
(a) Giraffe.
(b) Dog.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Cat.

5. How long has Lise been gone by the end of Chapter 2?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 2 months.

6. After going to Uncle Henrik's house, what does Mama insist the girls do from then on?
(a) Eat only potatoes.
(b) Help Uncle Henrik on the boat.
(c) Only swim during the night.
(d) Stay in the house.

7. What was the name of the dog Mama had when she was growing up?
(a) Kirsti.
(b) Trofast.
(c) Lise.
(d) Klampenborg.

8. In Chapter 8, where does Henrik say he will be spending the night?
(a) On his boat.
(b) In the living room.
(c) In Sweden.
(d) In the barn.

9. In Chapter 5, what does Papa tell Henrik that Inge will be bringing him?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Carton of cigarettes.
(c) Jewish girl.
(d) Cupcakes.

10. Which of the following is the best definition for a trousseau?
(a) Inheritance.
(b) Sheets and pillowcases.
(c) Brides clothes and linen.
(d) Nightgowns and sleepwear.

11. Which word describes Mama's feelings when the girls return from the beach at Uncle Henrik's?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Anxious.

12. For what does Ellen apologize to the family in Chapter 6?
(a) Her dark hair.
(b) Wearing the Star of David.
(c) Making the soldiers come.
(d) Saying her name was Lise.

13. What special treat did Mama serve for dinner in addition to the fish in Chapter 7?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Applesauce.
(c) Cupcakes.
(d) Candy.

14. Where do Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti pretend they are taking their dolls in Chapter 4?
(a) Tivoli.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Holland.
(d) Norway.

15. What passes between Annemarie and her mother which indicates they both know they are telling a lie in Chapter 9?
(a) Nothing, Annemarie does not know it is a lie.
(b) A look.
(c) Words.
(d) A note.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is of great concern to Annemarie's mother about Mrs. Hirsch's shop being closed?

2. Which of the following is a famous storyteller who was also a Dane?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Annemarie's father tell Ellen and Annemarie to do, should anyone ask?

4. Why couldn't Annemarie understand the words of Mrs. Rosen's prayers?

5. What does Kirsti show to the German soldiers when they are stopped getting on the train in Chapter 6?

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