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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. How long on a bicycle would it take to get from Arnhem to Usselo?

2. After the Germans searched the house in Chapter 10, what did Opoe bring the girls?

3. What color was Annie’s hair dyed in Chapter 10?

4. How many farmers followed the Oostervelds back to their house in Chapter 12?

5. How many weeks after one of Hitler’s allies was imprisoned, did the English land in southern Italy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Sini talk to Johan about money?

2. Why wasn’t Groothuis surprised to learn that the Oostervelds had sheltered Jews?

3. Why did the girls enjoy being in the back room?

4. What happened to Mimi and the other Jews who were staying with a farmer?

5. What postcard did Rachel show Sini and Annie?

6. What did Sini demand after staying in the underground shelter?

7. What did Mr. Hannink want Johan to do in Chapter 10?

8. Why did Dientje take the girls to the Hannicks’ underground shelter?

9. Why did Opoe get mad at Annie in Chapter 7?

10. Why did Dini Hannink think that the Germans would do a house-to-house search in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of Chapter 7, Annie didn’t fear looking out the window. What did Annie say to Sini when Sini warned her to stay away from the window? Did Annie understand what she was risking? What did Johan allow Annie to read? How did that make her realize the dangers she faced if she was caught?

Essay Topic 2

Life became even lonelier for Annie when they moved to the new house in the country. Why did Annie feel lonely in town and in the country? How did Les help Annie find a companion? How did the dog help Annie adjust to her new life? What else helped ease Annie’s loneliness? Why didn’t Annie find comfort from loneliness in being with her parents or sisters?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the book, Annie would rather stay inside and watch. Why is Annie reluctant to go outside? What has the hiding done to Annie’s personality? How has it affected her health? Did Annie get over the consequences of her long time in hiding?

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