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Is Meggie able to wave back at her father as he leaves?

False

Papa received a telegram from Berlin on the eve of the invasion

False

The family abandoned their home near the German border and fled to an area known as the Perche

True

Meggie hadn't seen her father for 657 days by February 27, 1942

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True or false: The young girl in the story was fluent in French, not German?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The girl's use of snowballs and newspaper messages was part of a secret code to communicate with resistance fighters?

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True or false: The girl failed to deceive the Nazi officer when returning the overpaid coin?

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True or false: The girl's cover story involved carrying books and potatoes?

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True or false: The officer did not gift the coin back to the girl after accepting her cover story?

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True or false: The girl successfully sent a coded message to the resistance fighters using a newspaper message hidden in a wall?

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True or false: The coded message alerted the resistance about the Nazis' plans to surrender?

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True or false: The story is set in the Normandy region during WWII?

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True or false: The girl's knowledge of German and quick thinking were not crucial in the war effort?

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True or false: The text does not highlight the risks and dangers faced by individuals involved in espionage and resistance activities during WWII?

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True or false: The use of secret codes and signals did not play a significant role in the resistance efforts against the Nazi occupation?

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True or false: The story depicts the impact of WWII on a global scale rather than on a local community?

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True or false: The protagonist encounters a stranger named Jakob who warns about German soldiers in the area?

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True or false: The protagonist is a young girl who is part of the resistance in occupied France?

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True or false: German soldiers are seen unloading supplies in the protagonist's town?

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True or false: The Perche region is ideal for resistance groups to hide due to its terrain?

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True or false: The resistance groups in the region are called partisans by the locals and terrorists by the Germans?

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True or false: France surrendered six weeks after the invasion, leading to German occupation?

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True or false: The protagonist's family had to leave their home due to the German annexation of Alsace-Lorraine?

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True or false: The protagonist aims to help the resistance and her father as part of her mission?

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True or false: The protagonist is able to carry out covert activities due to the Germans not suspecting children?

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True or false: The protagonist's specific task is to follow a particular German officer, Lieutenant Becker?

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True or false: Lieutenant Becker is described as a dangerous and cruel man by the resistance?

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True or false: The protagonist encounters Lieutenant Becker in a café, where she listens to his conversations while pretending to study?

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True or false: The protagonist is a young girl involved in selling food on the black market during World War II in France?

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True or false: The protagonist's mother advises her on how to act and behave to avoid suspicion and searches by German soldiers?

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True or false: The protagonist's family has a rule to only sell to people they know and trust, not to strangers?

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True or false: The protagonist encounters a customer who accuses her of robbery due to increased prices, causing her distress?

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True or false: Despite the accusation, the protagonist still empathizes with the customer's situation and provides food?

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True or false: The protagonist's interactions with customers reveal the hardships and desperation faced by people during the war?

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True or false: The protagonist's mother encourages her to come home quickly and mentions solving the father's codes?

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True or false: The protagonist's father is present and actively involved in the family's wartime challenges?

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True or false: The protagonist's inner turmoil reflects the moral dilemmas and ethical challenges faced by individuals during wartime?

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True or false: The text provides insight into the complex dynamics and survival strategies of families during the war?

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True or false: The protagonist's mother leaves for errands with a mysterious heavy suitcase, causing concern for the protagonist?

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True or false: The protagonist feels conflicted about the prices and the impact on people who are struggling to feed their families?

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True or false: The protagonist has not heard from her father in 657 days since Germany invaded France on May 10, 1940.

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True or false: France surrendered within two months of the invasion, and nearly two million French soldiers became prisoners of war.

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True or false: The protagonist's family operates a farm and sells food on the black market due to food shortages during the German occupation.

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True or false: The protagonist's mother is saving money in hopes of getting the family out of France.

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True or false: The protagonist believes her father is part of the resistance and helps the resistance, feeling like she is helping her father.

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True or false: The protagonist uses a codename, 'Female Long Throw,' to secretly communicate with the resistance.

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True or false: The protagonist's daily routine includes hiding her journal in a small hole her father dug in her grandmother's barn before he left.

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True or false: The family lives in the forests of the Perche to avoid the stronger Nazi presence and constant threat of hunger in the cities.

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True or false: The protagonist's concern for food scarcity leads her to sell old, rubbery potatoes and cover them with schoolbooks as a disguise.

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True or false: The family's exposure to pro-German propaganda through radio, posters, and newsreels has made the protagonist numb to it.

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True or false: The protagonist's mother is worried about the family's food supply until the first harvest comes in, as they need money but also need to eat.

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True or false: The protagonist's resistance activities are concealed from her mother, who believes she is selling food in town.

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True or false: The protagonist struggles with the moral dilemma of betraying the Germans by reporting on their movements?

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True or false: Captain Stewart urges the protagonist to confirm that he is wrong about her involvement in dangerous activities?

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True or false: The protagonist considers telling her Grandmère the truth about hiding Captain Stewart in the barn?

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True or false: The protagonist feels regret for her actions and is considering various options to deal with the situation?

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True or false: The protagonist uses letter frequency and shifts to decipher a code from Captain Stewart?

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True or false: Captain Stewart admits to being a British soldier without pilot training?

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True or false: Captain Stewart seeks to locate radio operator Sylvie Kenyon?

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True or false: Maman's injuries are revealed, raising questions and concerns?

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True or false: The chapter ends with a promise of an explanation for the events?

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True or false: Maman's injuries are revealed, raising questions and concerns?

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True or false: The protagonist becomes worried about her mother's involvement with Sylvie Kenyon?

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True or false: The protagonist fills a mug with water and visits Captain Stewart in the barn, questioning him about his identity?

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True or false: The protagonist and Maman's interaction with Jakob adds an element of mystery and intrigue?

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True or false: Grandmère and protagonist realize Maman is missing?

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True or false: The protagonist deciphers a code using letter frequency and shifts, revealing a message from Captain Stewart?

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True or false: Captain Stewart reveals the dangerous nature of Kenyon's work?

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True or false: Meggie finds Captain Stewart, a British spy, injured in the barn and keeps him a secret.

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True or false: Captain Stewart's equipment is damaged, preventing communication with London.

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True or false: Meggie's mother and Jakob are involved in the next phase of Captain Stewart's mission.

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True or false: Meggie's mother tasks Jakob with erasing any evidence of Captain Stewart's presence.

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True or false: Meggie is instructed to destroy any items that could incriminate her family.

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True or false: Captain Stewart reveals details of his mission and the challenges faced by British agents in occupied France.

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True or false: The family works together to protect their home and maintain secrecy amidst the threat of Nazi searches.

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True or false: Meggie's mother tends to Captain Stewart's injuries while they strategize their next moves.

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True or false: The Nazis are conducting searches for a British spy in a town in occupied France.

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True or false: Meggie's family must decide how to handle Captain Stewart's presence to avoid danger.

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True or false: The protagonist's mother is a secret agent.

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True or false: Meggie assists her mother in cleaning out their possessions to avoid suspicion.

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True or false: The protagonist realizes the danger she has put her family in by hiding the captain and fears the consequences.

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True or false: Jakob warns of approaching Germans, prompting urgent actions to hide Captain Stewart.

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True or false: The family helps Captain Stewart into hiding in Grandmère's room behind the kitchen.

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True or false: The captain expresses gratitude to the protagonist and urges her to be smart and save herself.

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True or false: The rules 'Be careful—the smallest detail can betray you' and 'Always be listening—especially when they don’t know you’re there' emphasize the constant danger and need for caution in wartime.

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True or false: The protagonist and Jakob discuss their refusal to accept the Nazi occupation and their plan to help the captain escape to Spain.

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True or false: Grandmère instructs Jakob to bring in straw for a fire, using it as a cover to hide evidence of the captain's presence.

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True or false: The family is aiding a group called the League of Ungentlemanly Behavior, tasked with unconventional warfare against the Nazis.

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True or false: The protagonist encounters Lieutenant Becker in a café, where she listens to his conversations while pretending to study.

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True or false: The family lives in the forests of the Perche to avoid the stronger Nazi presence and constant threat of hunger in the cities.

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True or false: The protagonist's specific task is to follow a particular German officer, Lieutenant Becker.

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True or false: The coded message alerted the resistance about the Nazis' plans to surrender.

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Meg is sent to the countryside to stay safe from bombings during the Blitz

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Captain Stewart warns Meg to burn her journal with codes to avoid being discovered by the wrong people

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Meg's real name is revealed to be Meg, not Sophie as previously assumed

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Meg's father had a game of creating codes, and she is currently trying to solve an anagram from her father

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Meg becomes increasingly worried about her mother, who has been gone longer than usual

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Meg finds the word 'JOHN' in the code, but she believes it to be a coincidence

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Meg assumes the code is written in English because she and Captain Stewart spoke in English

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Meg's grandmother allows her to go to her room easily, which makes Meg feel she could better keep a watch for her mother

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Meg is suspicious of Captain Stewart and wonders who he really works for

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Meg tries to focus on Captain Stewart's code to distract herself from worrying about her mother

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Meg promises to burn the journal, but she has other things on her mind first

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Meg realizes that Captain Stewart might not be a pilot but perhaps a spy

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True or false: The Durand family accepts Meg's assignment to keep secrets from them?

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True or false: Meg considers calling the Durands by their first names unusual?

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True or false: Jakob adds items from his pocket to the shoulder bag for Meg?

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True or false: Meg travels posing as a close friend of the Durands?

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Yvonne advises the group to go to the Pyrenees instead of Switzerland

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The Forbidden Zone is heavily guarded with Nazi posts and requires special papers to enter

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Pierre is a local who can help with crossing the border into Switzerland

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The protagonist feels safe in the Perche region, but faces the reality of the approaching war

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The group debates whether to go to the Pyrenees or to Paris and then to Switzerland

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The protagonist suggests going to Switzerland instead of the Pyrenees or Spain

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The group questions the protagonist's motive for choosing Switzerland

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The protagonist reveals that her father left a note asking her to meet him in Switzerland

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The decision-making process involves weighing trust, familiarity, and potential dangers

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The protagonist's familiarity with Switzerland and the Alps is emphasized

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The group debates the risks and benefits of going to Switzerland versus the Pyrenees or Spain

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There is skepticism and suspicion within the group about the protagonist's true intentions

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True or false: Meg tries to convince Yvonne that the Durands are from Holland, not Germany or Italy?

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True or false: Yvonne allows the Durands to camp with the partisans for the night?

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True or false: The partisans' camp is made of makeshift shelters that can be taken down quickly?

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True or false: Meg finds a strange wording in a message from her father, 'Watch perfectly,' and ponders its meaning?

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True or false: The passage highlights the complex and dangerous dynamics of life in occupied France during WWII?

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True or false: Liesel, from the Durand family, impresses Yvonne by speaking fluent German?

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True or false: Meg feels a sense of warmth from the support she receives from Yvonne and Liesel?

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True or false: Meg drinks tea and reads her father's message by the fire?

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True or false: The Durands sit beneath their tented shelter, still trying to adjust to their new surroundings?

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True or false: Yvonne tells Meg that her message yesterday saved many lives, and they owe her a debt?

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True or false: Meg meets Yvonne, a partisan, in the city during WWII?

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True or false: The Durands are initially suspicious of Yvonne and the partisans?

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Albert values his pocket watch, claiming the most perfect watches come from Switzerland.

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The Durands, with whom the protagonist is staying, plan to go to Spain, which is considered safer than Switzerland.

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The protagonist decides to change their escape plan to Switzerland, despite the risks involved.

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The protagonist plans to cross the Jura Mountains into Switzerland for their escape.

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Liesel, who seemed kind, is revealed to have been a translator for the Nazis, causing inner conflict for the protagonist.

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Yvonne and others reveal the protagonist's mother's bravery as a radio operator for the resistance.

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The mother's ankle injury occurred during her escape from the Nazis after a transmission.

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The protagonist feels the pressure of convincing the Durands to change their plans and go through the more dangerous route.

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Yvonne warns about the dangers ahead and advises not to trust anyone once they leave the Perche.

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The boy warns against trusting anyone due to the influence of the Nazis and Vichy government.

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The protagonist is proud yet angry for not knowing the truth about her mother's dangerous role.

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The protagonist plans to cross the Jura Mountains into Spain for their escape.

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True or false: Meg overhears Jakob's parents speaking in German, unaware that she understands?

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True or false: Albert hints at knowing the whereabouts of Meg's father and his involvement in suspected sabotage in a German factory?

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True or false: Jakob warns Meg about the dangers of getting involved and explains the gravity of the war, particularly the atrocities committed by the Nazis in the concentration camps?

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True or false: The narrative provides insight into the characters' emotions, fears, and the moral dilemmas they encounter amidst the backdrop of World War II?

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True or false: The text captures the tension between the characters' desire to preserve their humanity and the overwhelming brutality of the war era?

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True or false: Meg's determination to solve the code and help her father contrasts with the harsh reality of the war and the danger it poses to her and her companions?

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True or false: The story unfolds against the backdrop of the war, highlighting the characters' personal journeys and the harsh realities of the conflict?

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True or false: The text portrays the complexity of family secrets, the weight of wartime decisions, and the internal struggles faced by the characters?

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True or false: Meg reflects on the impact of the war, including the arrest of Jewish and Roma families, highlighting the horrors faced by many during this time?

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True or false: Meg and Jakob discuss a code left by Meg's father, which leads to a realization that Meg's father may have known about a jet?

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True or false: Jakob tries to entertain Meg with his strange sense of humor, sharing jokes that eventually make Meg laugh?

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True or false: The text portrays the characters' personal journeys and the harsh realities of the conflict, providing insight into their emotions, fears, and moral dilemmas?

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True or false: The blond woman in the passage is upset because there is no flour, sugar, or oats available for purchase?

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True or false: The clerk is blamed for the lack of flour in the market by the upset woman?

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True or false: The protagonist and Liesel manage to find some food items for their journey in the market?

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True or false: The passage suggests that tension and frustration are growing among the people due to food shortages and limited supplies?

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True or false: The group seeks shelter in a hotel cellar during a bombing raid?

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True or false: The man is looking for his wife, Marie, who is not with them?

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True or false: The group worries about the possibility of the cellar flooding?

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True or false: The men use sticks of wood to pry the jammed cellar door open?

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True or false: The bombing raid is a terrifying and traumatic experience?

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True or false: The bombing is likely a result of the ongoing World War II?

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True or false: The group faces danger from both the bombing and the flooding cellar?

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True or false: The cellar becomes crowded and uncomfortable due to the shattering windows and chaos caused by the bombs?

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True or false: The situation is filled with tension and uncertainty due to the intense bombing?

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True or false: The group attempts to open the jammed cellar door to escape, fearing the flooding cellar?

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True or false: The bombing intensifies, causing fear and panic among the group seeking shelter in the cellar?

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True or false: The bombs shatter windows and cause chaos in the hotel where the group seeks shelter?

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True or false: The group debates whether to stay in the room or seek safety in a shelter

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True or false: The absence of sirens complicates their decision-making process

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True or false: The group faces the immediate threat of further bombings without a clear plan for safety

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True or false: The protagonist's lost scarf becomes a point of tension and emotional significance

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True or false: Meg reflects on the weight of her father's trust in her to solve the code

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True or false: Meg falls asleep before she can continue pondering her father's code

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True or false: A bomb falls on Boulogne-Billancourt, causing panic and confusion

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True or false: Meg tries to decipher her father's coded note with Jakob

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True or false: The group finds a room for rent in Boulogne-Billancourt

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True or false: Jakob suggests that Meg may have already deciphered the code

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True or false: Liesel's lost scarf becomes a point of tension and emotional significance

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True or false: Meg explains the hidden meanings of the note to Jakob

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Albert saved the protagonist's father at the expense of Jakob's family

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The weapon equation developed by Albert was designed to create a devastating weapon without costing Germany any soldiers

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The group resolves to focus on their mission to rescue the protagonist's father

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Liesel suggests a train station in Boulogne-Billancourt as the escape plan location

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Meg proposes staying in Paris for the night to catch a train to Switzerland the next morning

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The group is unanimous on the choice of route to Switzerland

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The weapon equation developed by Albert could have killed millions without costing Germany any soldiers

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Albert expresses remorse for his past actions and vows to continue working on the weapon he started

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The group acknowledges the danger of forming friendships during wartime

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Meg suggests the route to Switzerland based on her family's previous travels

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Albert has no concerns about the suggested train station being a war factory

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Meg is the protagonist of the story

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True or false: The couple accused of theft in the market were questioned by the French policemen?

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True or false: Signs of anti-Semitism, such as exclusionary signs and forced identification of Jewish individuals, were not prevalent in occupied Paris?

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True or false: The shortage of resources due to German occupation was not evident, as the city was described as bustling and fashionable?

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True or false: The Tatra car, known for its speed and danger, was noted as a presence in occupied Paris?

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True or false: Albert, a father figure in the group, supports the use of violence against the Nazis?

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True or false: Jakob challenges Albert's authority and expresses his willingness to fight back against the Nazis?

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True or false: The tension between Albert and Jakob reveals underlying resentment and a struggle for authority within the group?

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True or false: The narrator feels torn between Albert and Jakob, recognizing the need to support Jakob but also wishing to communicate with Albert?

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True or false: The passage highlights the complexities and challenges of life under Nazi occupation, including moral dilemmas and interpersonal conflicts faced by the characters?

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True or false: The German officers and vehicles were not present in occupied Paris?

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True or false: The city of Paris was not under Nazi occupation during the events described in the text?

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True or false: The city of Paris was accurately portrayed as bustling, with fashionable people and grand buildings, despite being under Nazi occupation?

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True or false: The protagonist successfully uses a pocketknife to pick a lock and enter a closed compartment on the train?

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True or false: The protagonist nearly steps through a gap in the floor with open air and train track below?

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True or false: The protagonist hears the conductor announce for everyone to keep their seats and wait to be notified when they are allowed to disembark?

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True or false: The protagonist uses the blade to pick a lock and enter a closed compartment on the train?

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True or false: The group discusses potential escape plans, including jumping off the train or surrendering with carefully crafted cover stories.

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True or false: Each member of the group rehearses their cover stories to maintain their false identities if questioned by the Nazis.

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True or false: Meg's fake identity is 'Marguerite Fortier,' and she practices saying the false information until it becomes natural to her.

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True or false: The group is concerned about being searched and tries to ensure that no one has anything to make them stand out as suspicious.

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True or false: The group is heading into the Forbidden Zone, a region reserved by the Germans to prevent people from escaping into Switzerland.

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True or false: Meg is sent to the countryside to stay safe from bombings during the Blitz.

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True or false: The protagonist's concern for food scarcity leads her to sell old, rubbery potatoes and cover them with schoolbooks as a disguise.

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True or false: The group acknowledges the danger of forming friendships during wartime.

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True or false: Captain Stewart warns Meg to burn her journal with codes to avoid being discovered by the wrong people.

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True or false: The protagonist has not heard from her father in 657 days since Germany invaded France on May 10, 1940.

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True or false: The text provides insight into the complex dynamics and survival strategies of families during the war.

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True or false: Meg tries to decipher her father's coded note with Jakob.

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True or false: The protagonist hides in a small space between the walls, depositing items from Captain Stewart's bag there?

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True or false: The soldiers search the train, and the protagonist avoids detection by turning away from the light and stifling a sneeze?

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True or false: The protagonist finds a note from her father, which she realizes may contain a hidden message?

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True or false: The protagonist attempts to climb out of her hiding spot, but almost falls through a gap in the floor?

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True or false: The text highlights the danger and uncertainty faced by those trying to escape Nazi persecution?

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True or false: The narrative captures the intense emotions and high stakes of wartime escape and survival?

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True or false: The protagonist's reliance on her family's advice and her own quick thinking is a central theme?

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True or false: The text ends with the protagonist finding her father's book, which may hold further clues or secrets?

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True or false: The protagonist's escape is filled with tension and near-misses, showcasing her determination and resourcefulness?

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True or false: The text portrays the characters' personal journeys and the harsh realities of the conflict, providing insight into their emotions, fears, and moral dilemmas?

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True or false: The protagonist plans to cross the Jura Mountains into Spain for their escape?

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True or false: The story is set in the Normandy region during WWII?

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True or false: The protagonist finds three sets of false papers hidden by her father in her father's book?

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True or false: The protagonist decides to show the false papers to others on the train to ensure their safety?

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True or false: The Durands leave their seats when the train is searched and move on, leaving the protagonist behind?

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True or false: The protagonist decides to get off at Dijon and return to her mother and grandmother, knowing that Lieutenant Becker is searching for her and her friends?

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True or false: A notice posted on the next train car orders citizens to report sightings of certain individuals to the Gestapo?

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True or false: The protagonist worries that the Durands might have seen the notice posted on the next train car?

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True or false: The protagonist hopes to stay on the train as long as possible for safety and convenience?

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True or false: The protagonist contemplates her next steps, feeling uncertain about the fate of her friends and the plan to reach Switzerland?

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True or false: The Durands plan to go to Spain, which is considered safer than Switzerland?

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True or false: The protagonist's family operates a farm and sells food on the black market due to food shortages during the German occupation?

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True or false: The family lives in the forests of the Perche to avoid the stronger Nazi presence and constant threat of hunger in the cities?

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True or false: The protagonist's family had to leave their home due to the German annexation of Alsace-Lorraine?

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True or false: Meg helps her companions, Albert and Liesel, alter their appearances using makeup and styling to blend in as French citizens?

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True or false: The group arrives at a train station in Dijon, which is heavily guarded by Nazi soldiers?

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True or false: Nazi soldiers are inspecting and questioning passengers as they disembark, creating a tense atmosphere?

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True or false: Meg feels the pressure as she steps off the train, holding onto false papers and Captain Stewart's spy book?

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True or false: The group successfully exits the train, but Meg is aware of the challenges that lie ahead in their escape?

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True or false: The scene reflects the tension and danger of trying to deceive the Nazis and escape Occupied France during World War II?

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True or false: Meg considers leaving the train alone to avoid putting her companions in danger if she is searched?

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True or false: Meg encounters a stern German soldier who questions her about her identity and family's address?

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True or false: Meg's nerves are heightened as she tries to maintain her composure and deceive the soldier?

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True or false: The group prepares to exit the train, and Meg is anxious about maintaining her false identity?

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True or false: Albert shaves off his beard and changes his hairstyle to avoid being recognized by the Nazis?

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True or false: The protagonist, Meg, is worried about being identified as a spy by the Nazis due to the items in her backpack?

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True or false: The protagonist's father was working for the S.O.E before the war began?

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True or false: Jakob advises the protagonist against going into the house alone?

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True or false: The protagonist left behind all of Captain Stewart's spy gear in the woods except for the explosive turnip?

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True or false: The protagonist finds the house dark and quiet upon returning?

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True or false: The protagonist successfully bribes the German soldier with her grandmother's necklace?

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True or false: The protagonist's fate at the end of the escape attempt is left unresolved?

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True or false: The text effectively conveys the intense and precarious nature of the protagonist's escape attempt?

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True or false: The protagonist's uncertainty about her fate is resolved by the end of the text?

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True or false: The protagonist's escape attempt takes place during World War I?

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True or false: The soldier immediately accepts the protagonist's bribe and lets her go?

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True or false: The protagonist's fear and uncertainty during the escape attempt is not depicted in the text?

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True or false: Pierre, the man who guides the protagonist, is a soldier?

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True or false: The protagonist's escape attempt involves hiding in a crate and being loaded onto a truck?

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True or false: The German soldier inspects the truck and orders the protagonist's crate to be opened?

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True or false: The protagonist's escape attempt takes place in France during a time of war?

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True or false: The protagonist's attempt to negotiate with the soldier is successful?

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True or false: The protagonist retrieves a necklace hidden under a loose brick in the kitchen?

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True or false: The Nazi soldier catches the protagonist hiding under the stove?

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True or false: The protagonist worries about Jakob's safety and the possibility of him being caught by the Nazi?

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True or false: The protagonist and Jakob head back using a sled with skis and poles?

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True or false: The narrative is set on Friday, March 6, 1942, with the protagonist expressing the number of days since she last saw her father?

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True or false: The text provides insight into the fear and anxiety experienced by individuals living under Nazi occupation?

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True or false: Jakob explains the challenges he faced while searching for the skis in the dark?

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True or false: The protagonist is relieved to see Jakob but is concerned about his delay and her own dirtiness?

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True or false: The protagonist's father left a note asking her to meet him in Switzerland?

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True or false: The story is a tense and suspenseful portrayal of the dangers and risks faced during World War II?

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True or false: The detailed descriptions and inner thoughts offer a vivid portrayal of the characters' emotions and the precariousness of their situation?

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True or false: The narrative captures the intense emotions and high stakes of wartime escape and survival?

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True or false: The protagonist hands over money from Captain Stewart’s bag to secure Pierre’s assistance.

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True or false: The protagonist lies to their companions about the meeting instructions, intending to lose one of them on the way.

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True or false: The group arrives at the church of Sainte Claire, where they are initially alone, raising doubts about the meeting.

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True or false: The arrival of Pierre's associates reassures the protagonist, who learns that Pierre is an idea and not a person.

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True or false: The protagonist and their companion are warned of the need for total obedience to survive.

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True or false: The group sets off on their escape, with different pairs taking separate routes to enter the Forbidden Zone.

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True or false: The protagonist is an experienced skier due to living close to the Alps, while one companion, Albert, is half-blind and inexperienced.

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True or false: The group follows Pierre's instructions, driving the wagon south and preparing skis for the journey.

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True or false: Pierre's contact instructs the protagonist and their companions to meet separately at the church of Sainte Claire in one hour.

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True or false: The group is divided into pairs and given specific instructions for the escape plan.

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True or false: The group questions the protagonist's motive for choosing Switzerland.

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True or false: The weapon equation developed by Albert was designed to create a devastating weapon without costing Germany any soldiers.

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True or false: Meg and Jakob successfully retrieve skis and a sled from a barn, outsmarting a Nazi soldier by hiding in the same spot where the items were placed.

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True or false: Meg and her companions plan to escape to the Jura Mountains using a horse and wagon, with Albert having sold his pocket watch to the farmer.

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True or false: Meg enters a market to purchase food, leaving Jakob to watch over Albert, and encounters Nazi soldiers marching down the street.

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True or false: Official-looking signs posted everywhere warn that no civilian travel is permitted without special papers.

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True or false: The narrative is filled with tension, as the characters struggle to evade Nazi patrols and secure their passage to the Jura Mountains.

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True or false: The story is set against the backdrop of World War II, with the characters navigating a perilous landscape as they seek freedom and safety.

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True or false: The group's escape plan is fraught with uncertainty and danger, as they confront the harsh realities of wartime Europe.

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True or false: The gems they retrieved are important to Meg's family's history, and her father likely had a specific reason for wanting them.

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True or false: Meg is in a precarious situation, needing to navigate through the town to find food while avoiding Nazi soldiers and obtaining the necessary papers.

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True or false: The text is rich in detail, depicting the characters' resourcefulness and determination to overcome the dangers they face.

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True or false: The group faces mounting challenges and obstacles as they attempt to escape to the Forbidden Zone in the Jura Mountains.

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True or false: Meg promises to burn the journal, but she has other things on her mind first.

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True or false: The group considers using surprise to outmaneuver the Nazi post they encounter in the pass?

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True or false: Meg knows the entire mountain but Liesel doubts her knowledge?

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True or false: Albert suggests that Liesel and Meg could go fast, leaving him behind?

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True or false: Jakob turns to Meg to ask about the steepness of the slope after the bend?

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True or false: The protagonist and Albert enlist the help of Jakob to create a weapon using the explosive clay and a pencil as a detonator?

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True or false: The explosive device is placed in Jakob's slingshot and successfully detonated, causing the enemy to run in the opposite direction?

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True or false: The group attempts to escape on skis, under gunfire from the enemy?

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True or false: The enemy passes by, not noticing the group's tracks in the snow?

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True or false: Albert reveals that he has created a transmitter to call for help from the S.O.E., but using it could potentially lead the enemy to them?

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True or false: The decision of what to do with the transmitter is put to a vote, as it could lead to betrayal by the enemy?

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True or false: The chapter ends with Albert suggesting each person take time to decide how to proceed?

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True or false: The protagonist's father is present and actively involved in the family's wartime challenges?

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True or false: The group attempts to open the jammed cellar door to escape, fearing the flooding cellar?

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True or false: The text provides insight into the complex dynamics and survival strategies of families during the war?

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True or false: The protagonist's specific task is to follow a particular German officer, Lieutenant Becker?

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True or false: The family lives in the forests of the Perche to avoid the stronger Nazi presence and constant threat of hunger in the cities?

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True or false: Liesel is suspected of betraying the group by secretly sending a message using a transmission machine.

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True or false: Albert reveals his knowledge of Morse code and deduces Liesel's actions.

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True or false: Liesel disappears with her bag shortly after attempting to prove her innocence.

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True or false: Meg follows Liesel's tracks in the snow, fearing that she may lead the Nazis to their location.

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True or false: Meg catches up to Liesel, who seems determined to carry out her actions despite Meg's attempts to reason with her.

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True or false: The situation escalates as the two engage in a standoff, with the possibility of Nazis arriving imminently.

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True or false: Meg contemplates whether to return to her group or continue stalling Liesel until help arrives, aware of the imminent danger.

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True or false: The text ends with a sense of suspense and tension, as the standoff between Meg and Liesel reaches a critical point.

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True or false: Liesel is able to successfully alert the Nazis to the group's location.

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True or false: Meg ultimately decides to abandon Liesel and return to her group for safety.

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True or false: The group's location is discovered by the Nazis, leading to a dangerous confrontation.

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True or false: Albert's lack of trust in Liesel is justified by her actions.

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True or false: Liesel confesses to altering the escape route and reveals that the Nazis have her daughter, forcing her cooperation.

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True or false: The protagonist attempts to retrieve the note from Liesel, resulting in a struggle that brings them to the edge of a cliff.

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True or false: Liesel saves the protagonist from falling but considers screaming to alert the Nazis, placing them all in danger.

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True or false: The protagonist is pulled to safety, but the note is lost as it blows away.

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True or false: The scene underscores the theme that love is a stronger weapon than hate in the midst of wartime challenges.

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True or false: The tension and moral dilemmas of the characters are highlighted in the face of betrayal and imminent danger.

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True or false: Betrayal and Escape in World War II France is set in a different historical period.

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True or false: Liesel never possesses the protagonist's father's note at any point in the story.

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True or false: The protagonist accuses Liesel of helping the Nazis test the escape route out of France and changing the plan to trap people.

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True or false: The group debates whether to stay in the room or seek safety in a shelter.

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True or false: The protagonist's specific task is to follow a particular German officer, Lieutenant Becker.

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True or false: Signs of anti-Semitism, such as exclusionary signs and forced identification of Jewish individuals, were prevalent in occupied Paris.

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True or false: Liesel proposes to be tied to a tree to deceive the Nazis and save her daughter?

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True or false: The protagonist uses a lump of coal to create a distraction?

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True or false: The group leaves Liesel behind and encounters a wide plateau they need to cross?

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True or false: The Nazis spot Liesel and intensify their pursuit?

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True or false: The protagonist recalls her father's advice on navigating an avalanche?

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True or false: The text ends with the protagonist trying to escape the avalanche's path?

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True or false: The explosion triggers an avalanche, putting the protagonist in grave danger?

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True or false: The group faces the dilemma of being pursued by Nazis and the need for a bold move?

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True or false: The protagonist advises Albert and Jakob to ski away from the Nazis?

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True or false: The decision-making process involves weighing trust, familiarity, and potential dangers?

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True or false: Meg finds the word 'JOHN' in the code, but she believes it to be a coincidence?

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True or false: Liesel bids farewell to the protagonist and urges her to find her father?

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Study Notes

Life in Nazi-Occupied France

  • The protagonist has not heard from her father in 657 days since Germany invaded France on May 10, 1940.
  • France surrendered within two months of the invasion, and nearly two million French soldiers became prisoners of war.
  • The protagonist's family operates a farm and sells food on the black market due to food shortages during the German occupation.
  • The protagonist's mother is saving money in hopes of getting the family out of France.
  • The protagonist believes her father is part of the resistance and helps the resistance, feeling like she is helping her father.
  • The protagonist uses a codename, "Female Long Throw," to secretly communicate with the resistance.
  • The protagonist's daily routine includes hiding her journal in a small hole her father dug in her grandmother's barn before he left.
  • The family lives in the forests of the Perche to avoid the stronger Nazi presence and constant threat of hunger in the cities.
  • The protagonist's concern for food scarcity leads her to sell old, rubbery potatoes and cover them with schoolbooks as a disguise.
  • The family's exposure to pro-German propaganda through radio, posters, and newsreels has made the protagonist numb to it.
  • The protagonist's mother is worried about the family's food supply until the first harvest comes in, as they need money but also need to eat.
  • The protagonist's resistance activities are concealed from her mother, who believes she is selling food in town.

The Secret Code and Suspicion

  • During the Blitz, a girl named Meg was sent to the countryside outside London to stay safe from bombings.
  • Meg possesses a journal with codes that Captain Stewart warns her to burn to avoid being discovered by the wrong people.
  • Meg's real name is revealed to be Meg, not Sophie as previously assumed.
  • Meg's father had a game of creating codes, and she is currently trying to solve an anagram from her father.
  • Captain Stewart gives Meg a code to solve, and she realizes that he might not be a pilot but perhaps a spy.
  • Meg is suspicious of Captain Stewart and wonders who he really works for.
  • Meg promises to burn the journal, but she has other things on her mind first.
  • Meg becomes increasingly worried about her mother, who has been gone longer than usual.
  • Meg tries to focus on Captain Stewart's code to distract herself from worrying about her mother.
  • Meg finds the word "JOHN" in the code, but she believes it to be a coincidence.
  • Meg assumes the code is written in English because she and Captain Stewart spoke in English.
  • Meg's grandmother allows her to go to her room easily, which makes Meg feel she could better keep a watch for her mother.

Codebreaking, Family Secrets, and War

  • Jakob and Meg are on a journey with Jakob's parents, where Meg overhears them speaking in German, unaware that she understands.
  • Jakob tries to entertain Meg with his strange sense of humor, sharing jokes that eventually make Meg laugh.
  • Meg and Jakob discuss a code left by Meg's father, which leads to a realization that Meg's father may have known about a jet.
  • Albert, a companion on the journey, hints at knowing the whereabouts of Meg's father and his involvement in suspected sabotage in a German factory.
  • Albert explains that the Gestapo is searching for Meg's father and they are all in danger, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
  • Jakob warns Meg about the dangers of getting involved and explains the gravity of the war, particularly the atrocities committed by the Nazis in the concentration camps.
  • Meg reflects on the impact of the war, including the arrest of Jewish and Roma families, highlighting the horrors faced by many during this time.
  • Meg's determination to solve the code and help her father contrasts with the harsh reality of the war and the danger it poses to her and her companions.
  • The text portrays the complexity of family secrets, the weight of wartime decisions, and the internal struggles faced by the characters.
  • The narrative provides insight into the characters' emotions, fears, and the moral dilemmas they encounter amidst the backdrop of World War II.
  • The story unfolds against the backdrop of the war, highlighting the characters' personal journeys and the harsh realities of the conflict.
  • The text captures the tension between the characters' desire to preserve their humanity and the overwhelming brutality of the war era.

Life in Occupied Paris

  • A man and a woman are accused of theft in a market, causing chaos and attracting the attention of French policemen.
  • The couple narrowly avoids being questioned by the police and continues on their journey.
  • The city is described as bustling, with fashionable people and grand buildings, but it is under Nazi occupation.
  • Signs and symbols of anti-Semitism are prevalent, including exclusionary signs in shop windows and the forced identification of Jewish individuals with yellow stars.
  • The shortage of resources due to German occupation is evident, with a woman using a makeshift stocking and the Germans commandeering leather.
  • The presence of German officers and vehicles is noted, including the Tatra car known for its speed but also its danger.
  • A disagreement arises within the group about their presence in Paris and the use of violence against the Nazis.
  • Albert, a father figure in the group, opposes violence and forbids the escalation of conflict with the Nazis.
  • Jakob, another member of the group, challenges Albert's authority and expresses his willingness to fight back.
  • The tension between Albert and Jakob reveals underlying resentment and a struggle for authority within the group.
  • The narrator feels torn between Albert and Jakob, recognizing the need to support Albert but also wishing to communicate with Jakob.
  • The passage highlights the complexities and challenges of life under Nazi occupation, including the moral dilemmas and interpersonal conflicts faced by the characters.

Escape Plan and Identity Deception in Occupied France

  • The protagonist, Meg, is worried about being identified as a spy by the Nazis due to the items in her backpack.
  • Meg helps her companions, Albert and Liesel, alter their appearances using makeup and styling to blend in as French citizens.
  • Albert shaves off his beard and changes his hairstyle to avoid being recognized by the Nazis.
  • The group arrives at a train station in Dijon, which is heavily guarded by Nazi soldiers.
  • Meg considers leaving the train alone to avoid putting her companions in danger if she is searched.
  • The group prepares to exit the train, and Meg is anxious about maintaining her false identity.
  • Nazi soldiers are inspecting and questioning passengers as they disembark, creating a tense atmosphere.
  • Meg feels the pressure as she steps off the train, holding onto false papers and Captain Stewart's spy book.
  • She encounters a stern German soldier who questions her about her identity and family's address.
  • Meg's nerves are heightened as she tries to maintain her composure and deceive the soldier.
  • The group successfully exits the train, but Meg is aware of the challenges that lie ahead in their escape.
  • The scene reflects the tension and danger of trying to deceive the Nazis and escape Occupied France during World War II.

Escape to the Forbidden Zone

  • Meg and Jakob successfully retrieve skis and a sled from a barn, outsmarting a Nazi soldier by hiding in the same spot where the items were placed.
  • The gems they retrieved are important to Meg's family's history, and her father likely had a specific reason for wanting them.
  • Meg and her companions plan to escape to the Jura Mountains using a horse and wagon, with Albert having sold his pocket watch to the farmer.
  • They encounter heavily armed Nazi soldiers guarding a border crossing, making it seem impossible to get past them.
  • Meg enters a market to purchase food, leaving Jakob to watch over Albert, and encounters Nazi soldiers marching down the street.
  • Official-looking signs posted everywhere warn that no civilian travel is permitted without special papers.
  • Meg is in a precarious situation, needing to navigate through the town to find food while avoiding Nazi soldiers and obtaining the necessary papers.
  • The group faces mounting challenges and obstacles as they attempt to escape to the Forbidden Zone in the Jura Mountains.
  • The narrative is filled with tension, as the characters struggle to evade Nazi patrols and secure their passage to the Jura Mountains.
  • The text is rich in detail, depicting the characters' resourcefulness and determination to overcome the dangers they face.
  • The story is set against the backdrop of World War II, with the characters navigating a perilous landscape as they seek freedom and safety.
  • The group's escape plan is fraught with uncertainty and danger, as they confront the harsh realities of wartime Europe.

Escape Plan and Avalanche

  • Liesel proposes to be tied to a tree to deceive the Nazis and save her daughter
  • She expresses the lack of good choices in war and the hope for the war to end soon
  • Liesel bids farewell to the protagonist and urges her to find her father
  • The group leaves Liesel behind and encounters a wide plateau they need to cross
  • The group faces the dilemma of being pursued by Nazis and the need for a bold move
  • The protagonist advises Albert and Jakob to ski away from the Nazis
  • The protagonist uses a lump of coal to create a distraction
  • The Nazis spot Liesel and intensify their pursuit
  • The protagonist sets the coal on fire, causing a massive explosion
  • The explosion triggers an avalanche, putting the protagonist in grave danger
  • The protagonist recalls her father's advice on navigating an avalanche
  • The text ends with the protagonist trying to escape the avalanche's path

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