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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens only seconds after the Pericands' cat slips back through the window?
(a) The cat is grabbed by Mrs. Pericand.
(b) The arsenal explodes.
(c) The German troops arrive.
(d) The children wake up crying.

2. What is the name of the valet in Chapter 3?
(a) Claude.
(b) Marcel.
(c) Jules.
(d) Hubert.

3. Where does Jeanne Michaud lead the stray children who are separated from their mothers?
(a) The cathedral.
(b) The park.
(c) The schoolyard.
(d) The train station.

4. In Chapter 13, what does the young girl of the house do that soothes the soldier?
(a) She puts fresh cherries next to his cheek.
(b) She plays his favorite song on the piano.
(c) She sings folk songs to him.
(d) She writes a letter to his mother for him.

5. Who has a fondness for champagne and fruit?
(a) Philippe Pericand.
(b) Hubert Pericand.
(c) Gabriel Corte.
(d) Charles Langelet.

6. What institute does the Pericand family contribute money to?
(a) The Paris prison.
(b) The Children's Home for unfortunate children.
(c) The French national music school.
(d) The art museum of Paris.

7. How do the Pericands get to the train station in Saint-Georges?
(a) They pay a man with a donkey and cart.
(b) They drive in their car.
(c) They walk, taking turns carrying their possessions.
(d) They borrow bicycles from the townspeople.

8. What does Gabriel Corte offer the passing soldier in return for his kindness to Florence?
(a) Some money.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) Her necklace.
(d) His business card.

9. What does Florence share with the maid and the driver of their car?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Wine.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Water.

10. Where do Father Philippe and the boys camp for the night?
(a) Off the side of the road to Tours.
(b) By the stream where they fish.
(c) On the lawn of a large chateau.
(d) By the cottage of a local farmer.

11. What have the traveling refugees begun to do in Chapter 19?
(a) Flee further into the countryside.
(b) Side with the Germans.
(c) Make new homes.
(d) Return to Paris.

12. After running out of fuel, why is Charles Langelet afraid to leave his car?
(a) He might not be able to find his way back.
(b) His most valuable possessions are inside.
(c) He could be hurt in an explosion or bombing.
(d) A refugee might attack him.

13. What couple is introduced in Chapter 5?
(a) The Langelets.
(b) The Johnsons.
(c) The Michauds.
(d) The Angelliers.

14. Why is Arlette Corail interested in Hubert Pericand?
(a) He has a nice car.
(b) He is related to the wealthy Maltetes.
(c) He is willing to pay for her room at the hotel.
(d) He is very handsome.

15. How old is Hubert?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of the soldier in Chapter 13?

2. What does the couple in Chapter 5 do for a living?

3. What thoughts are bothering Jean-Marie Michaud?

4. How many children are in the family in Chapter 2?

5. Who does the elder Monsieur Pericand ask for in Chapter 23?

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