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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 32, why is Barnaby not with Hazel at Harry's exhibition?
(a) Late tutoring session.
(b) Deans meeting.
(c) Faculty dinner.
(d) Department meeting.

2. In Chapter 24, when does Kelty tell Hazel she is going home?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Middle of the night.
(c) Early morning.
(d) Dusk.

3. How long before Hazel and Barnaby leave for Paris in Chapter 33?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 3 days.

4. Which of the nurses who were at Binsey during the war died a year after the war?
(a) Imogene Wright.
(b) Lilly Carnigan.
(c) Frances Arkwright.
(d) Maeve Muldoon.

5. In February 1940, for how many days did a snowstorm rage?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 5 days.

6. What is the house number of Harry's studio in St. Ives?
(a) 4316.
(b) 6123.
(c) 5987.
(d) 3852.

7. In September of 1940, where was Kelty's father who is missing in action last seen?
(a) Luxembourg.
(b) Italy.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) France.

8. What are Barnaby's parents' names?
(a) Eleanor and Meldon.
(b) Audrey and Hudson.
(c) Olivia and Noah.
(d) Ruby and Harper.

9. What do Hazel and the others have for dinner in Chapter 30?
(a) Lamb stew and dumplings.
(b) Shepherd's pie.
(c) Colcannon.
(d) Beef stew.

10. When do the first bombs hit London?
(a) September 5 at noon.
(b) September 7 at 4 p.m.
(c) September 6 at 5 p.m.
(d) September 8 at dusk.

11. How long does Harry think he and Hazel left Flora in Chapter 41?
(a) 4 or 5 minutes.
(b) 6 or 7 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

12. What do Flora, Hazel, and Harry do with Bridie on Sundays in Chapter 34?
(a) Read stories.
(b) Have a potluck.
(c) Hike in the woods.
(d) Go to services.

13. In Chapter 29, what injury does a soldier have that makes Imogen cry?
(a) Amputate arm.
(b) Part of his skull missing.
(c) Hole in his chest.
(d) Amputated leg.

14. What color is the door at Mrs. Marchman's house?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

15. What is the name of Iris's son?
(a) Toby.
(b) Alfie.
(c) Theo.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 24, when does Hazel and Flora's mother plan to visit them in Binsey?

2. What type of puzzle does Flora like to do in Chapter 29?

3. What is Harry studying in college in 1946?

4. In Chapter 38, who do Hazel and her mother see standing outside their home that has been reduced to rubble by the bombs?

5. Which of the nurses does Bridie have babysit Flora when she takes Hazel and Harry alone into town to shop and run errands?

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