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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. How does the widow want the boy to treat her in the village?
(a) With respect
(b) He should act as if he's afraid of her.
(c) He should act as if he's repulsed by her.
(d) Normally, without smiling at her.

2. What was unique about Hubert?
(a) He had six fingers on each hand.
(b) He was orphaned when he was very young, and he raised himself.
(c) He was a giant with the mind of a child.
(d) He was brilliant.

3. Why did Benjamin, Leah, and Jo risk cutting across the open field?
(a) They were incredibly hungry.
(b) Benjamin was experiencing excruciating pain.
(c) It was their only chance of escaping from the soldiers.
(d) It wasn't much of a risk since the patrols were up the mountain.

4. Why were Benjamin and Leah running the night before when he was injured?
(a) They were chasing some Jewish children.
(b) They wanted the exercise.
(c) There were soldiers everywhere.
(d) They were having a race to the border.

5. What did Jo do when he saw what Rouf was barking at?
(a) He ran for help.
(b) He started chasing after the animals.
(c) He grabbed his gun.
(d) He jumped into the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't Jo worry about the sheep?

2. Why did Jo have to hurry to find Benjamin?

3. What was a sign of spring in the village?

4. What job did Jo have when the book started?

5. What did the widow ask if Jo could do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the villagers have to do when the Germans arrived?

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

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

4. Why does Jo go up to the widow's house and what does he overhear?

5. How does Grandfather react to the German's request?

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

7. What is Madam Horcada like?

8. Why were the soldiers in the town?

9. What happens when Madam Horcada comes into town?

10. Why did Jo follow the man, and what did he discover?

(see the answer keys)

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