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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 were the Germans setting all the rules?
(a) They were trying to make life hard for the townspeople.
(b) They were trying to protect the children.
(c) They were trying to protect the border from escapees.
(d) They were trying to protect the townspeople.

2. How often did Jo get to see the children in the barn?
(a) He wasn't allowed to see them.
(b) Once a week
(c) Twice a month
(d) Daily

3. What was the man hiding in the barn?
(a) Jewels
(b) Gold
(c) Jewish children
(d) Secret documents

4. How did Jo feel about the Widow Horcada?
(a) He loved her cooking.
(b) He loved her stories.
(c) He thought she was old and wise.
(d) She was a woman to avoid.

5. Why was Rouf barking?
(a) A bear was coming by the sheep.
(b) Strangers were coming near the field.
(c) The sheep were all wandering off.
(d) One of the sheep was drowning.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Jo when the book began?

2. What were the Germans in the village like?

3. Where were Benjamin and Leah hiding?

4. Why is the man hiding?

5. Why did Laurent ask Jo to be his accomplice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why were the soldiers in the town?

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 does Jo feel about his father?

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

7. What has happened to most of the men in the town?

8. How does Laurent get revenge?

9. Why was Benjamin waiting at the farm?

10. What is Madam Horcada like?

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