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

2. 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) He might not be able to find his way back.
(c) A refugee might attack him.
(d) His most valuable possessions are inside.

3. 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 whispers in her ear.
(d) He slaps her face.

4. Why can't Hubert help in the fighting at the Allier River?
(a) He gets hurt.
(b) He has no weapon.
(c) He is too scared.
(d) He doesn't know how to fire a gun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phillipe do for a living?

2. Which of the Pericand children guards the cat and is afraid of losing him?

3. Where does Jeanne Michaud lead the stray children who are separated from their mothers?

4. Why can't the director of the Children's Home evacuate the children from Paris?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the character of Arlette Corail.

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

6. How does Charlotte Pericand feel about Philippe's profession?

7. How do the experiences while fleeing Paris affect the character of Gabriel Corte?

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

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

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

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