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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. What did the Corporal give Hubert so he could see better?
(a) Glasses
(b) A candle
(c) Binoculars
(d) A special light

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

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

4. Why was Grandpere upset?
(a) The children didn't make it.
(b) He was upset at himself and the townspeople for just letting the soldiers take them away.
(c) They took too long with the plan for rescue.
(d) They couldn't find the bear.

5. How did the widow react to the news that the soldiers were coming?
(a) She said they had planned for it.
(b) She became angry.
(c) She ran to get a pitchfork.
(d) She passed out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice did Benjamin give Jo regarding Anya?

2. What was happening to the Germans?

3. Why did Grandpere choose to tell the secret?

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

5. What did Jo do after Benjamin left?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hubert react to the news that the Germans were leaving?

2. Why does the Corporal decide to leave?

3. Who visits Jo at the very end of the book?

4. What happens after the German leave?

5. What happens when the border is in sight?

6. What happens to Benjamin when the German patrol is near?

7. What occurred shortly after Benjamin and Leah were taken away and how did this affect Benjamin and Leah?

8. What is unnerving about moving up the mountain?

9. What happened when Jo saw Benjamin and Leah in town?

10. Why was Jo's father allowed to come home?

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