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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hubert decide he wants to do concerning the impending invasion of the Germans?

2. What has Jules done concerning Gabriel Corte?

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

4. What do Gabriel and Florence find when they reach Tours?

5. What family is introduced in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the character of Arlette Corail.

3. Describe the character of Gabriel Corte.

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

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

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

7. Describe the character of Charles Langelet.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in the novel go through some kind of character development even if it is only momentarily or small. Hubert Pericand, though, seems to go through the most changes in the novel as he develops from a naive child to a reflective young man. What experiences lead to the change and growth of Hubert Pericand? How do these experiences affect his personality, beliefs, and ideals? Does his mother's opinion of him change throughout the novel? What types of things does Hubert begin to question when he learns of his brother Philippe's death when he returns to Nimes?

Essay Topic 2

Choose two of the main characters of the novel. Compare and contrast the personalities, experiences, and development of these characters. What do we learn from these characters? Do the characters ever cross paths in the novel? If so, what happens to the characters as a result of their interaction?

Essay Topic 3

Lucile Angellier and Bruno von Falk are young people falling in love under the worst circumstances imaginable. Lucile is a Frenchwoman, married to a French soldier prisoner of war, and Bruno is a German soldier, the enemy of the French. Describe the relationship between Lucile and Bruno. How is the relationship affected by the war? What are the difficulties and challenges they face after they realize that they are in love with one another? Why is a relationship between the two impossible and how does their friendship end?

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