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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Arlette Corail?
(a) The wife of a wealthy businessman.
(b) The nun at Father Pericand's parish.
(c) The dancer girlfriend of Corbin.
(d) The waitress at a local restaurant.

2. What is the name of the Pericands' cat?
(a) Hubert.
(b) Claude.
(c) Francois.
(d) Albert.

3. What disturbs Father Philippe during his rest while he and the boys are camping?
(a) Two of the older boys sneaking up to the house.
(b) It begins to thunderstorm.
(c) A stray dog begins barking and running toward him.
(d) A couple of the younger boys start to cry.

4. What institute does the Pericand family contribute money to?
(a) The French national music school.
(b) The Children's Home for unfortunate children.
(c) The art museum of Paris.
(d) The Paris prison.

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

6. At the beginning of the novel, what are the citizens waking up to prepare for?
(a) An air raid.
(b) School.
(c) A train trip.
(d) Work.

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

8. Where are Gabriel and Florence driving toward?
(a) Paris.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Bordeaux.
(d) Marseille.

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

10. Where do Father Philippe and the boys camp for the night?
(a) Off the side of the road to Tours.
(b) By the stream where they fish.
(c) On the lawn of a large chateau.
(d) By the cottage of a local farmer.

11. What character is introduced in Chapter 13?
(a) Jean Marie Michaud.
(b) Benoit Sabarie.
(c) Bruno von Falk.
(d) Lucile Angellier.

12. What is the name of the valet in Chapter 3?
(a) Marcel.
(b) Jules.
(c) Claude.
(d) Hubert.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does the novel open?

2. What has Jules done concerning Gabriel Corte?

3. What happens while the Michauds are waiting to take a train to Tours?

4. Why does Gabriel Corte refuse to sleep in the hotel room offered to him?

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

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