View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, how many days does it take Odile and Boris to glue paper on the windows to prevent them from shattering in case of a bombing?

2. Where is Remy stationed in Chapter 15?

3. In 1939, when does the army call up all men aged 18 through 35?

4. How long did it take Mrs. Gustafson to travel by ship from Normandy to New York?

5. How old was Odile when her aunt Caro introduced her to the card catalog?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what are some impetuous things that Odile remembers her brother doing?

2. What does Boris tell Odile about his time in the army during the Russion Revolution?

3. How does Odile describe the difference in the grand boulevard from the streets from her home?

4. What does Odile learn about Paul and his family when they take a walk in Chapter 10?

5. When does Lily's father start dating?

6. Who does Odile see in Chapter 9, when she takes the bus home from the library?

7. Who comes to the library on Odile's first day?

8. What ultimatum do the British give the French in Chapter 20?

9. Who is Mrs. Gustafson?

10. At the end of Chapter 17, why does Odile stay at the hospital after 9 p.m.?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Odile gets a job at The American Library. Why is it so important for Odile to have a job and be able to support herself?

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood in a book. If you could assign a color to represent the mood The Paris Library, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

Paul and Papa obey the Germans and round up Jews. Do they regret their actions? Are Paul and Papa morally responsible for their actions?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 816 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample