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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Gabriel and Florence find when they reach Tours?
(a) There is no food left in the city.
(b) The city has been bombed.
(c) The city is occupied by the Germans.
(d) Their car is out of petrol.

2. After running away from the fight at the Allier River, who does Hubert meet?
(a) Philippe.
(b) Lucile Angellier.
(c) Gabriel Corte.
(d) Arlette Corail.

3. Which of the following best describe Charles Langelet?
(a) He is a young man in excellent health.
(b) He is a large man with a heart condition.
(c) He is disabled and must use a wheelchair.
(d) He is a small and feeble man.

4. Which of the Pericand children guards the cat and is afraid of losing him?
(a) Jacqueline.
(b) Emmanuel.
(c) Hubert.
(d) Philippe.

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

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

7. What is Charles Langelet doing when he is introduced in Chapter 7?
(a) He is packing his valuable possessions.
(b) He is calling his friends to find a place to stay.
(c) He is loading clothes in his car.
(d) He is cooking a large dinner.

8. In Chapter 11, which character becomes unable to walk and gets help from other refugees?
(a) Maurice Michaud.
(b) Jeanne Michaud.
(c) Charlotte Pericand.
(d) Florence.

9. In what city does the novel open?
(a) Marseille.
(b) Paris.
(c) Tours.
(d) Orleans.

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

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

12. What is the condition of the soldier in Chapter 13?
(a) He is feeling strong and vibrant.
(b) He is dying.
(c) He is wounded and not in good condition.
(d) He is healing and in good condition.

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

14. How does Madame Pericand speak to her son, Hubert?
(a) As if he were stupid.
(b) With utmost respect and kindness.
(c) As if he were a man.
(d) As if he were a child.

15. Who does the elder Monsieur Pericand ask for in Chapter 23?
(a) The notary.
(b) His maid.
(c) The priest.
(d) Hubert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't the director of the Children's Home evacuate the children from Paris?

2. What does Hortense call Gabriel Corte?

3. What does Phillipe do for a living?

4. Which of the following does does Arlette Corail express confidence in?

5. After running out of fuel, why is Charles Langelet afraid to leave his car?

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