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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how many members of Denmark were Jewish during the time period this book is set in?
(a) 70,000.
(b) 70.
(c) 700.
(d) 7,000.

2. What did Annemarie's mother tell her to be if she is stopped by soldiers?
(a) Unable to understand their language.
(b) An adult.
(c) A silly little girl.
(d) Deaf and mute.

3. Why does Annemarie say her Uncle won't eat fish?
(a) He's sick of the smell.
(b) He's allergic.
(c) He is a bad fisherman.
(d) The German's take all of the fish.

4. In what year did Denmark surrender to Germany?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1946.

5. Why did the baby need to be drugged according to Henrik?
(a) So it was not afraid of the dark.
(b) So that it did not become sea sick.
(c) So that it could rest.
(d) So that it would not make noise.

6. Why is Mama's role in Chapter 12 very important?
(a) She knows where Henrik's boat is.
(b) She knows how to avoid the soldiers.
(c) She can walk quietly.
(d) She knows the area well enough to lead people in the dark.

7. Who was the character of Peter based upon in real-life?
(a) Annelise Platt.
(b) Kim Malthe-Bruun.
(c) Peter Neilsen.
(d) G.F. Duckwitz.

8. At what time does Annemarie think her mother should be back at the house after taking the Rosens to the boat?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 3:00 a.m.
(c) 4:00 a.m.
(d) 3:30 a.m.

9. What does Annemarie see when she looks out the window in Chapter 12 while waiting for Mama to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?
(a) A dark shape in the path.
(b) Her mother walking home.
(c) A soldier coming toward the door.
(d) Nothing.

10. What does Mama give everyone in the group in Chapter 11?
(a) Tea to drink.
(b) A package of food.
(c) Warm drinks.
(d) Warm clothes.

11. What does Peter tell Mama to do once she has delivered the Rosens to Henrik in Chapter 11?
(a) Go to the barn.
(b) Stay on the boat until morning.
(c) Return to the house right away.
(d) Go to the beach to pretend she is taking a walk.

12. What does Peter give to Mr. Rosen in Chapter 11?
(a) Food.
(b) A package to give to Henrik.
(c) Drink.
(d) Warm clothes.

13. What time is it when Mama and the Rosen's leave?
(a) 2:30 a.m.
(b) 1:30 a.m.
(c) 2:00 a.m.
(d) 1:00 a.m.

14. Who does the author credit for for helping her to write this story?
(a) Annemarie Lowry.
(b) Lois Lowry.
(c) Annemarie Platt.
(d) Annelise Platt.

15. Why does Peter tell the group in Chapter 11 that they will need warm clothes?
(a) Their trip will be cold.
(b) They will have to travel by horse.
(c) They will be outside for a long time.
(d) The boat has no heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the handkerchief coated with?

2. What are the German soldiers holding when Annemarie first sees them when she is on her way to deliver a package to her uncle's boat?

3. Why does Annemarie believe that Kirsti did not feel fear when stopped by the German soldiers?

4. Which of the following does Annemarie think must be scarier than being involved in dangerous situations?

5. What story would Inge tell the doctor about her injury?

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