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

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

3. According to Papa, who would divide the animals in the evening?
(a) The children
(b) The fathers
(c) The priest
(d) The shepherds

4. How did Papa react to the friendship between his family members and the soldiers?
(a) He thought it was wise.
(b) He thought it was natural in their situation.
(c) He was was very angry and hurt.
(d) He understood it even if he didn't agree with it.

5. What did the corporal take to remind him of the place?
(a) A flower
(b) A photograph
(c) An eagle feather
(d) Hubert's miniature

Short Answer Questions

1. What reputation did Auschwitz have?

2. Who did Jo see crouching at the edge of the woods?

3. Why hadn't Grandpere told Jo that he knew about the children?

4. What did Papa and Grandpere do during the special Mass?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the bear that Benjamin raised?

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

3. How does Jo feel about the return of his father?

4. What happened while Jo was out looking for eagles with the Corporal?

5. Why does the Corporal decide to leave?

6. What happened to the German troops when the war ended?

7. What does Jo do when the German's come to Madame Horcada's house after his Grandpere leaves?

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

9. What happens after the German leave?

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

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