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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. How did Jo feel about his secret at home?

2. Why was Hubert dancing and playing his drum?

3. Why was the Corporal on the mountain?

4. What came out of the woods as they were heading home?

5. How did Grandpere learn about the children?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when the Germans arrive?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does the Corporal decide to leave?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Papa came home, he was a different man from when he left. It was difficult for everyone assimilating him back into the household. Describe the effect of his return on everyone in the household, including Papa himself.

Essay Topic 2

How did Jo feel about Laurent's plan, and why did he do it? What happened after they scared the woman?

Essay Topic 3

What did the stranger's interactions with the bear cub demonstrate about his own personality?

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