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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Jo able to go to the widow's house?
(a) He played hooky from school.
(b) His mother gave him the afternoon off.
(c) Hubert came along and watched the sheep for him.
(d) His grandfather sent him up on an errand.

2. Why did Jo go back to the pasture?
(a) He wanted to make sure the sheep were now safe.
(b) He had left his gun.
(c) He left his jacket there.
(d) He was looking for Rouf.

3. How does the man introduce himself?
(a) He uses sign language.
(b) He tells Jo to just call him Monsieur.
(c) He says it's better that they not know each other.
(d) He is the priest's son.

4. What excuse did Jo give at home regarding his lateness?
(a) He said he forgot the time.
(b) He said he twisted his ankle.
(c) He said he had seen an eagle.
(d) He said he was too busy helping the widow.

5. What do Benjamin and the widow need?
(a) Hired help
(b) More children
(c) Money
(d) A translator

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had sent the family a letter?

2. How old was Jo when the book began?

3. How often did Jo get to see the children in the barn?

4. How were the townspeople called together?

5. What does the widow know about Jo's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Jo vaguely remembers seeing the man once before. What was that situation?

2. What happens when Madam Horcada comes into town?

3. How does Madame Horcada ensure that the boy can still visit her?

4. What does Jo have to prove to the widow, and how does he prove it when questioned about what he saw in the barn?

5. How do the townspeople get along with the soldiers?

6. What issues does Madame Horcada face as she tries to protect the Jews?

7. What will happen to people who help the Jews, according to the soldiers?

8. What is Benjamin doing while he is waiting for Anya?

9. What do the Germans do that upsets the villagers?

10. How does Laurent get revenge?

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