2. Why can't Hubert help in the fighting at the Allier River?
(a) He doesn't know how to fire a gun.
(b) He has no weapon.
(c) He is too scared.
(d) He gets hurt.

3. In Chapter 2, what are the family and the servants listening to on the radio?
(a) A comedy program.
(b) News report about a local political campaign.
(c) Reports of the approaching bombing of Paris.
(d) Classical music.

4. What dangerous area is Father Philippe Pericand trying to avoid?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Loire.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Tours.

5. What ultimately happens to Father Philippe at the end of Chapter 25?
(a) He hides until the boys run away.
(b) He leaves the boys and goes home.
(c) He kills one of the boys.
(d) He is stoned to death.

6. In Chapter 16, where have the Pericand family found a place to sleep?
(a) In a small hotel on the outskirts of Tours.
(b) In a large room in a house owned by two elderly women.
(c) In the vestibule of the train station.
(d) In the parlor of a house owned by a wealthy businessman.

7. How is Charles Langelet "scandalized" in Chapter 22?
(a) A refugee tries to steal his watch.
(b) He realizes how many people are uncultured.
(c) He has to give a ride to a prostitute.
(d) He sees a man walking with no clothes on.

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

9. Who does a military officer commandeer a truck from in Chapter 12?
(a) Charlotte Pericand's servants.
(b) Philippe Pericand and the orphans he is transporting.
(c) Jean Marie Michaud.
(d) Gabriel Corte and Florence.

10. Who does Charlotte forget after fleeing the burning village?
(a) Her father-in-law.
(b) Hubert.
(c) Nanny.
(d) The cat.

11. When Hubert finally awakens, after falling asleep in Arlette Corail's room, what terrifies him?
(a) Being so far away from his family.
(b) He does not remember where he is.
(c) Learning that the Germans have arrived.
(d) Arlette Corail's advances.

12. What have the local stores run out of in the small town the Pericands are in?
(a) Gun powder.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) Money.
(d) Clothing.

13. What has happened to Charles Langelet's servants?
(a) They have stolen the valuables.
(b) The have fled Paris in fear.
(c) They are hiding in the cellar.
(d) They were arrested by the Germans.

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

15. In Chapter 24, what does Jean-Marie Michaud do when one of the young women's faces comes close to his?
(a) He kisses her cheek.
(b) He whispers in her ear.
(c) He slaps her face.
(d) He smells her hair.