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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does Annemarie become worried and run to the window while waiting for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to the boat?
(a) 3:00 a.m.
(b) 5:00 a.m.
(c) 4:00 a.m.
(d) 2:00 a.m.

2. What item from the casket does Peter give to Ellen?
(a) A sweater.
(b) Pants.
(c) A jacket.
(d) A blanket.

3. While on her way to deliver a package to her uncle's boat, Annemarie hits a fork in the path; which direction does she choose to go?
(a) Deeper into the woods.
(b) Toward the beach.
(c) The shorter path.
(d) Back toward the house.

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

5. Which word best describes how Annemarie thinks the Rosens look in their hand-me-down clothes?
(a) Repulsive.
(b) Dignified.
(c) Shabby.
(d) Nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pounds on the door during the gathering around the casket at Uncle Henrik's house?

2. How many German soldiers does Annemarie see when she is on her way to deliver a package to her uncle's boat?

3. What does Annemarie take out of the pocket of Lise's yellow dress?

4. Why does Annemarie have difficulty running while delivering the package in Chapter 14?

5. What does the German soldier tell Mama not to do until they leave in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ellen react to having to wear a hand-me-down jacket?

2. Why does Annemarie choose to take a path which winds deeply into the woods while she is taking a package to her uncle in Chapter 14?

3. Why was Mama a good choice to lead a group to Henrik's boat?

4. Describe at least two of the people who are in the living room "mourning" Aunt Birte with Annemarie.

5. How does the jacket in Chapter 11 make Ellen realize that her life has changed significantly?

6. Why was cocaine added to the mixture placed on the handkerchief?

7. What does Annemarie think about Papa as she waits for her mother to return from taking the Rosens to Henrik's boat?

8. How old is Annemarie when the war ends?

9. Who does Annemarie pretend to be like as she talks to the German soldiers while she is taking package to her uncle in Chapter 15?

10. In Chapter 16, where does Henrik tell Annemarie the Rosens are?

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