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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. What is Arlette Corail concerned that it will be difficult to obtain?
(a) Money.
(b) French perfume.
(c) American makeup.
(d) A new boyfriend.

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

3. In Chapter 13, what does the young girl of the house do that soothes the soldier?
(a) She plays his favorite song on the piano.
(b) She sings folk songs to him.
(c) She writes a letter to his mother for him.
(d) She puts fresh cherries next to his cheek.

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

5. What does Hortense call Gabriel Corte?
(a) A genius.
(b) A fool.
(c) A whiner.
(d) A madman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have the local stores run out of in the small town the Pericands are in?

2. Who does Jeanne Michaud often thinks she sees on her way to Tours?

3. Who has a fondness for champagne and fruit?

4. What is the name of the Pericands' cat?

5. In what city does the novel open?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gabriel Corte's attitude about the migration of refugees.

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

3. Describe the feelings of Hubert Pericand about the war between Germany and France.

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

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

6. Describe the character of Charles Langelet.

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

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

9. What does Philippe Pericand volunteer to do when the citizens of Paris begin to evacuate the city?

10. Describe the Michauds.

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