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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. What does the German soldier tell Annemarie that the dogs smell in the basket?

2. What is Annemarie startled to learn about Peter?

3. Who leads the first group of people to the boat in Chapter 11?

4. 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?

5. What does the German soldier ask Mama about the coffin in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do Annemarie and Henrik go to the barn to have a serious conversation in Chapter 16?

3. Who tipped off the Rabbi who warned the Jews that the Germans were rounding them up?

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

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

6. How does Annemarie remember the Rosens in Chapter 11?

7. What awakens Annemarie as she dozed off in the rocking chair in Chapter 10?

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

9. What is one reason Annemarie thinks Mrs. Rosen may be particularly afraid in Chapter 11?

10. Describe how Lise was killed.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing how Annemarie or Papa must have felt, waiting for something in the current society. Use personal experience/knowledge and events from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think it is important that Lois Lowry write a book about such a mature subject for younger children?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about Annemarie as a character and human. Would you be able to be as brave as Annemarie? Support your answers

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