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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 is the mood among the German soldiers when they arrive in the Angelliers' village?

2. Where do the Michauds end up in Chapter 28?

3. What is the date that the Germans will leave Lucile Angellier's village?

4. What is the name of the German officer who moves into the Angelliers' home?

5. In Chapter 28, who is mentioned that is taken prisoner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Lucile and Bruno while they are waiting for the German soldiers to find the Perrins' possessions?

2. What happens to the careers of the Michauds, and what do they do about it?

3. What is discussed in the conversation between Lucile and Madame Angellier after Madame Angellier discovers Lucile talking to Bruno for the first time?

4. Before Charlotte Pericand learns that Hubert is still alive, how does she react to the deaths of her sons?

5. What is the atmosphere on the farm where Jean-Marie Michaud is staying?

6. What does Benoit come to the Angellier house to ask and why? What is the response to his favor?

7. Why does Madame Angellier make a visit to her farms? What is her opinion of the farmers?

8. Describe the scene of the German soldiers in Bussy.

9. What happens to Madame Angellier as Lucile and Bruno become closer?

10. What is Benoit's attitude toward Madeleine's interest in things outside the farm and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a definite change in literary style as the novel transitions from Part 1 into Part 2. Compare and contrast the style of the first part of the novel with the second part. How does this change in narrative style affect the novel?

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

A few characters in the novel seem reluctant to evacuate Paris and bothered by the fact that they have to share the plight of the exodus with regular people. These characters are desperate to separate themselves from everyone else and the war. Discuss the idea of separating one's self from the war. Which characters refuse to accept the reality of the situation? How do they separate themselves from the war and the other refugees? Are they successful? Why or why not?

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