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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jo's sister react to the stranger?
(a) She wanted to stay right next to him.
(b) She wouldn't stay in the same room as him.
(c) She ran up to him and hugged him.
(d) She was scared of him at first.

2. What happened to Grandpere and Madame Horcada?
(a) They were married.
(b) They gradually grew apart after Benjamin left.
(c) They had a huge fight.
(d) They went on to open a shelter for war orphans.

3. What did Grandpere do when the soldiers found Benjamin and Leah?
(a) He ran.
(b) He helped Benjamin escape.
(c) He hid.
(d) He fought them off.

4. What would the soldiers find in the barn?
(a) Benjamin and Anya
(b) Pigs
(c) Nothing but hay, bracken and muck
(d) Children

5. How did Papa react to the friendship between his family members and the soldiers?
(a) He understood it even if he didn't agree with it.
(b) He was was very angry and hurt.
(c) He thought it was natural in their situation.
(d) He thought it was wise.

6. How did the Jewish children blend in with the villagers?
(a) They laughed and made noise.
(b) They didn't.
(c) They dressed up like sheep.
(d) They spoke French.

7. How did Hubert help the cave children mingle with the village children?
(a) He made them hold hands.
(b) He told them stories.
(c) He made them work together.
(d) They all liked to climb on him.

8. Papa does all the following by himself except what?
(a) Milking
(b) Shepherding
(c) Shearing
(d) Cheesemaking

9. What happened to Hubert after the war?
(a) He received a medal of honor.
(b) He married Anya.
(c) He was killed.
(d) He became mayor of the town.

10. What is Jo supposed to do to look natural for the soldiers?
(a) Read a book
(b) Start doing chores
(c) Eat
(d) Start cooking

11. Why was the Corporal on the mountain?
(a) He was spying on the villagers.
(b) He was supposed to escort the villagers home.
(c) He was trying to protect the Jews.
(d) He was trying to protect the villagers.

12. What danger did the villagers face as they went up the mountain?
(a) Hunger
(b) Patrols
(c) Wild animals
(d) Harsh elements

13. Where did the children hide at the top of the mountain?
(a) Behind rocks
(b) Behind trees
(c) In the cave
(d) In the cabin on the mountain

14. Where did Jo go with the Corporal?
(a) He went to look for eagles.
(b) To the Corporal's home
(c) To the store
(d) To church

15. How did Benjamin and Leah react when Jo saw them?
(a) They acted as if they didn't know him.
(b) They hugged him.
(c) They laughed at him.
(d) They turned away in anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Grandpere know about the hiding place?

2. What did Jo get for Benjamin?

3. How did Madame Hocada's husband die?

4. What does Grandpere admit he is doing with Madame Horcada?

5. Where does Papa spend the summer?

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