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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. Why are the Pericands forced to stop in a small town that is full of Parisian refugees?
(a) Their car has broken down.
(b) They need to buy food.
(c) Hubert is sick.
(d) They have a relative who is waiting for them.

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

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

4. Whose car are the Michauds supposed to travel to Tours in?
(a) Charles Langelet's car.
(b) Madame Pericand's car.
(c) Corbin's car.
(d) Arlette's car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jules done concerning Gabriel Corte?

2. How are the Michauds ultimately forced to travel to Tours?

3. Where is Philippe Pericand's parish?

4. What is the director of the Children's Home compared to in his description?

5. What does Phillipe do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the feeling of the townspeople when the Germans finally arrive in the town where Arlette Corail is staying?

2. What happens between Charles Langelet and the young couple he meets on the road?

3. What are Philippe Pericand's feelings toward the children of the Children's Home?

4. Describe the Pericand's charity in Chapter 10 and why it comes to an abrupt stop.

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

6. How does Charles Langelet feel about his fellow refugees? Why?

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

8. What does Jeanne Michaud see while on the road to Tours that makes her cry and why does it affect her?

9. Describe the Michauds.

10. Describe the character of Charles Langelet.

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