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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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) How handsome the German is.
(c) That the German is riding a motorcycle.
(d) That the German is unarmed.

8. In the beginning of the novel, what phrase do the younger children quote from their lesson?
(a) "The capital of France is Paris."
(b) "France fought Germany in a war in 1914."
(c) "Two times two is four."
(d) "The earth is a sphere that sits on absolutely nothing."

9. Who is Florence?
(a) Gabriel Corte's mistress.
(b) Phillipe Pericand's mistress.
(c) A famous singer.
(d) Charles Langelet's maid.

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

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

12. What does Gabriel Corte have a sudden urgent desire to do when the refugees are caught in the crossfire between the French and Germans?
(a) To join the French in the fight.
(b) To run away by himself.
(c) To help the wounded refugees.
(d) To save Florence's life.

13. What does Charles Langelet offer to do for the young couple?
(a) Sell them nice things for their wedding.
(b) Give them a ride to Paris.
(c) Watch their car while they sleep in the grass.
(d) Take a picture of them.

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

15. What disease did Philippe Pericand have?
(a) Small Pox.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Shingles.
(d) Tuberculosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what are the citizens waking up to prepare for?

2. What is the name of the valet in Chapter 3?

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

4. What family is introduced in Chapter 2?

5. Where is the elder Monsieur Pericand taken when he is found after the Pericands flee the burning village?

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