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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 is it that makes Laurie realize they are not in temporary exile?

2. How are the soldiers armed when the family arrives in Switzerland?

3. Which of the following is not seen from the train window?

4. Who is the first to join the group?

5. How many people have beat the family to their new location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the conversation Pa and Andy have about rats?

2. When Laurie and Angela are talking about Prince, Laurie realizes that their relationship is changing. Why is it changing and what does Laurie think about it?

3. What does the family expect to find on their arrival in Guernsey and what do they really find?

4. What does Laurie come to realize about the length of time they'll be remaining in hiding and their purpose?

5. Describe how the family gets from Guernsey to Switzerland.

6. Why is Laurie chosen to be the one to wear the altered Cap?

7. What is the argument against Pa going to rescue Andy?

8. List at least two people who become members of the group after they are established in the tunnels, and describe how each is taken in.

9. Why are the Swiss people not worried about being invaded prior to the time it actually happens?

10. How are the Caps made permanent and how does Laurie learn about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the efforts of Pa to take the group to Switzerland. How do they finally make it there? Was it a good decision?

Essay Topic 2

Who do you believe the is the strongest character in the story? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the first two instances in which Laurie sees a Tripod. What are his reactions to each?

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