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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. What did the Germans find in the house searches?

2. Who greeted Jo when he brought the sheep in early due to the rain and mud?

3. Where was Benjamin going to go?

4. Why was Hubert dancing and playing his drum?

5. How did Benjamin and Leah react when Jo saw them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the children's new hiding spot like, and how did they find it?

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

3. How do the Germans respond to the sheep herding?

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

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

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

7. What is unnerving about moving up the mountain?

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

9. How does the priest's musical talents help the children?

10. How does the Corporal show that he cares about Hubert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a Jew, according to this book. Why were the Germans trying to kill the Jews?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the plan the family came up with for rescuing the children and getting them to safety. Explain who they needed to include in the plan, how it affected the town, and how it affected the safety of the people involved.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the scene in the barn. What was Jo expecting to find, and what did he actually find? How did he react to the find?

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