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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. How long does Annemarie believe it will take Mama to take the Rosens to the boat?

2. What was the handkerchief coated with?

3. What does Peter tell Mama to do once she has delivered the Rosens to Henrik in Chapter 11?

4. 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?

5. What does Mama give everyone in the group in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How old is Annemarie when the war ends?

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

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

9. In Chapter 12, what does Mama warn the Rosens to do on their way to Henrik's boat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story, the children are affected by the underlying tension of the adults around them. Write an essay describing how this worked and a time where you felt different because of the tension you sensed in the adults around you. Use information from the text and your own personal experience in developing this essay.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay reacting to this statement: "The greatest tragedies can inspire people to display bravery and moral courage." Use information from the text and personal experience throughout your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how the empty apartments must make the remaining residents.

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