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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. Why did the Germans confiscate Guernsey's livestock?

2. Who is Charles Lamb?

3. What did Mrs. Maugery have to borrow from Dawsey when she hid a dead animal from the soldier?

4. Who write the first letter in the book?

5. Who is Christian Hellman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mark say to Juliet at Suzette?

2. What did Elizabeth and Isola do after seeing the Germans the day they invaded?

3. What does Mrs. Maugery write to Juliet about in her first letter?

4. Who did John pretend to be during the war, and why?

5. Why does Juliet tell Sydney the Times article has turned into a treat?

6. How was Eli different than the other children who were evacuated?

7. What does Juliet apologize to Sydney for during her tour?

8. What does Eben say he hated most about the Germans?

9. What does Juliet say in her first letter to Mrs. Maugery?

10. What do people call Isola, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Education and the importance of reading is a constant theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

WWII was a major historical event that greatly shaped the lives of the characters in this book. How did WWII do this, and which characters were most affected by the inclusion of this major event.

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