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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why were the Germans setting all the rules?

3. Who was Jo's companion as he watched the sheep?

4. What did Hubert think of the soldiers?

5. What did Grandpere bring home from Widow Horcada's?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Benjamin waiting at the farm?

2. How does Jo feel about his father?

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

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

5. How does Laurent get revenge?

6. What will happen to people who help the Jews, according to the soldiers?

7. Why didn't Benjamin and Leah come home?

8. Jo vaguely remembers seeing the man once before. What was that situation?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war came on suddenly, radically changing the lives of the villagers. The bear attack came on suddenly, changing Jo's world. Describe how the situations were similar.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Anya's return and what it signified.

Essay Topic 3

How did Jo feel about finding Grandpere at Madame Horcada's? How did Grandpere react to seeing him there? What plan did they come up with regarding this situation?

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