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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will evacuate the children of the Children's Home in place of the director?
(a) Gabriel Corte.
(b) Philippe Pericand.
(c) Charlotte Pericand.
(d) Charles Langelet.

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

3. What does a thief steal from Gabriel and Florence?
(a) Their car.
(b) A food basket.
(c) Gabriel's manuscript.
(d) Florence's necklace.

4. What does the hotel room that Gabriel Corte refuses to take look out on?
(a) The highway.
(b) A church.
(c) A school.
(d) A petrol depot.

5. After running out of fuel, why is Charles Langelet afraid to leave his car?
(a) He could be hurt in an explosion or bombing.
(b) A refugee might attack him.
(c) His most valuable possessions are inside.
(d) He might not be able to find his way back.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the mother of the family in Chapter 2?

3. What have the traveling refugees begun to do in Chapter 19?

4. In Chapter 13, what does the young girl of the house do that soothes the soldier?

5. In Chapter 11, which character becomes unable to walk and gets help from other refugees?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the conversation between Hortense, Jules, and Aline, what are their feelings toward the rich?

2. Why is Father Philippe Pericand torn by his feelings about the boys he is caring for?

3. What is the status of Jean-Marie Michauds health in Chapter 24?

4. What more is revealed about Charlotte Pericand in Chapter 21?

5. Describe the character of Charles Langelet.

6. How does Chapter 20, with the scene of the cat in the garden, contrast with Chapter 21, as the Pericands flee the burning village?

7. How does Charlotte Pericand treat her father-in-law and why?

8. What is Maurice Michaud's view of the migration and his feelings regarding his situation?

9. Describe the character of Charlotte Pericand.

10. What does Hubert find when he arrives to join in the fight on the Allier River?

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