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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 did Grandpere learn about the children?
(a) The dog led Grandpere to the children.
(b) He guessed when he was questioning the widow.
(c) He followed Jo.
(d) He threatened the widow until she told him.

2. Why didn't Jo tell Grandpere about the children?
(a) He promised the widow that he wouldn't mention it.
(b) He though his Grandpere would get mad at him.
(c) He was worried Grandpere would turn the children in.
(d) He didn't want to make Grandpere nervous.

3. What came out of the woods as they were heading home?
(a) A sheep
(b) A boar
(c) A bear
(d) A soldier

4. What did Michael give Jo?
(a) A chess piece
(b) Some food
(c) A hug
(d) The address for the house where he was going

5. What did Jo do to escape from the pain the war left him with?
(a) He worked.
(b) He committed suicide.
(c) He helped other children.
(d) He wrote a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Madame Hocada's husband die?

2. What did the corporal take to remind him of the place?

3. How did the stranger react when he was told about Jo's work in the household?

4. What would the soldiers find in the barn?

5. How did Papa react to the friendship between his family members and the soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who came up with the idea for getting the children safe, and why was this surprising?

2. What happens while Jo's father is answering the questions?

3. Why is the time of year significant to the plan for the children's escape?

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

5. Where does Grandpere go when the Germans come to Madame Horcada's house?

6. After Benjamin and Leah are sent away, what thought comforts Jo?

7. What happens after the German leave?

8. What is Jo's father's personality like when he gets back home?

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

10. What happens when the border is in sight?

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