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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 sickness has Margaret's daughter had in Chapter 40?

2. In Chapter 21, what does Mary Louise borrow from her sister for a snowman?

3. What does Odile have to eat at the cabaret in Chapter 24?

4. What does Margaret have to do for the guard who lets her go in Chapter 28?

5. What year is Lily in school in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news of Remy does Papa have in Chapter 22?

2. Why does Professor Cohen never use one of her vases?

3. Why does Miss Reeder have to leave the library?

4. What is it like when Paul takes Odile to a cabaret?

5. Why does Lily get in trouble in Chapter 33?

6. Who does the Countess think is responsible for Professor Cohen being arrested and how did she try to help the Professor?

7. What happens to Boris when he is playing cards with his neighbors?

8. What news does Professor Cohen have for Odile and Bitsi when they deliver books in Chapter 30?

9. Why is Lily's family not getting any sleep in Chapter 26?

10. Who does Paul have to arrest in Chapter 35?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

The Nazis use propaganda to attempt to sway the French people to their side. How do most Parisians refuse to be swayed by the propaganda?

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?

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