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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Jules done concerning Gabriel Corte?
(a) Given him directions to a hotel.
(b) Stolen a basket of food from him.
(c) Asked for his autograph.
(d) Sold him a can of petrol.

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

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

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

5. What is Gabriel Corte particularly upset over losing after he gets separated from his car?
(a) Florence.
(b) His manuscripts.
(c) His servants.
(d) His money.

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

7. Where is the elder Monsieur Pericand taken when he is found after the Pericands flee the burning village?
(a) The train station.
(b) The home of an old widow.
(c) A church.
(d) A nursing home.

8. What does Jules Blanc tell Florence during their telephone conversation?
(a) The Germans have occupied Paris.
(b) The Germans have crossed the Seine.
(c) The French have defeated the Germans.
(d) He has a new job for her.

9. What is the profession of Gabriel Corte?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Writing.
(c) Business.
(d) Medicine.

10. Whose car are the Michauds supposed to travel to Tours in?
(a) Corbin's car.
(b) Madame Pericand's car.
(c) Charles Langelet's car.
(d) Arlette's car.

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

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

13. Why does Gabriel Corte refuse to sleep in the hotel room offered to him?
(a) The room is not up to his standards.
(b) The room is infested with cockroaches.
(c) He is secretly afraid they will be bombed.
(d) He doesn't think Florence will like it.

14. What does Hortense call Gabriel Corte?
(a) A genius.
(b) A fool.
(c) A whiner.
(d) A madman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jeanne Michaud often thinks she sees on her way to Tours?

2. What does Hubert decide he wants to do concerning the impending invasion of the Germans?

3. After running away from the fight at the Allier River, who does Hubert meet?

4. What is item is NOT included in the Pericands' packed car in Chapter 6?

5. What character is introduced in Chapter 13?

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