View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't the director of the Children's Home evacuate the children from Paris?
(a) He has to attend to his sick wife.
(b) He has resigned his position.
(c) He is afraid to leave Paris.
(d) He is in the hospital.

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

3. How are the Michauds ultimately forced to travel to Tours?
(a) They have to walk.
(b) They have to ride their bicycles.
(c) They will take the train.
(d) They will ride in another car.

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

5. In Chapter 11, which character helps others with their baggage?
(a) Jeanne Michaud.
(b) Charlotte Pericand.
(c) Maurice Michaud.
(d) Florence.

6. What is the name of the young nun that goes to fetch Maitre Charboeuf?
(a) Claudia.
(b) Lucile.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Marie.

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

8. What character is introduced in Chapter 3?
(a) Lucile Angellier.
(b) Charles Langelet.
(c) Gabriel Corte.
(d) Charlotte Pericand.

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

10. In Chapter 2, what does the father tell the mother that the family must do?
(a) The family must fly to England.
(b) The family must provide lodging for refugees.
(c) The family must board up their home and hide inside.
(d) The family must leave their home for safety.

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

12. When the first German arrives on a motorcycle at the village where Arlette Corail is staying, what surprises the women?
(a) How young the German is.
(b) That the German is unarmed.
(c) That the German is riding a motorcycle.
(d) How handsome the German is.

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

14. Who is Monsieur Corbin?
(a) A wealthy businessman.
(b) A bank director.
(c) A chef.
(d) A waiter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does a military officer commandeer a truck from in Chapter 12?

2. What does the hotel room that Gabriel Corte refuses to take look out on?

3. What is Arlette Corail concerned that it will be difficult to obtain?

4. Where does Gabriel Corte end up sleeping after he refuses his hotel room?

5. In Chapter 16, where have the Pericand family found a place to sleep?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 539 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample