Rescue by Jennifer A. Nielsen Multiple Choice Questions

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Why did Meggie not wave back at her father?

She couldn't make herself smile and send him off as if he were only going for a simple walk

Why did the family flee to the Perche area?

To stay with Grandmère on her farm, which was farther from the border

What did Meggie overhear her parents discussing on the eve of the invasion?

Resistance, sacrifice, and secret

Why did Meggie doubt that anywhere was safe?

Because the Germans had already stormed through their border Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's specific task?

To follow a particular German officer, Lieutenant Becker Signup and view all the answers

What is the resistance group called by the locals?

Partisans Signup and view all the answers

What is the region where the resistance groups hide known for?

Its terrain, which is ideal for resistance groups to hide Signup and view all the answers

Why did the protagonist's family have to leave their home?

Due to the German annexation of Alsace-Lorraine Signup and view all the answers

What is the perception of the resistance groups by the Germans?

Terrorists Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the German occupation of France?

France's surrender six weeks after the invasion Signup and view all the answers

What enables the protagonist to carry out covert activities?

Germans not suspecting children Signup and view all the answers

Who warns the protagonist about German soldiers in the area?

Jakob, a stranger Signup and view all the answers

How is Lieutenant Becker described by the resistance?

A dangerous and cruel man Signup and view all the answers

What activity does the protagonist engage in while encountering Lieutenant Becker in a café?

Listens to his conversations while pretending to study Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist aim to do as part of her mission?

Help the resistance and her father Signup and view all the answers

What are the German soldiers seen doing in the protagonist's town?

Unloading supplies Signup and view all the answers

What type of market is the protagonist involved in during World War II?

Black market Signup and view all the answers

How does the protagonist's family decide on selling food?

Only to people they know and trust Signup and view all the answers

What causes concern for the protagonist regarding her mother's errands?

Mysterious heavy suitcase Signup and view all the answers

How does the protagonist feel when accused of robbery by a customer?

Distressed Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's interaction with the customer reveal?

Hardships and desperation faced by people during the war Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's mother mention about the father?

Solving the father's codes Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel conflicted about?

Prices and the impact on people who are struggling Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's inner turmoil reflect?

Moral dilemmas and ethical challenges faced by individuals during wartime Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's mother's advice aimed at avoiding?

Suspicion and searches by German soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's family dealing with?

Challenges of wartime life Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist still do despite being accused of robbery?

Empathizes with the customer's situation and provides food Signup and view all the answers

What does the text provide insight into?

Complex dynamics and survival strategies of families during the war Signup and view all the answers

What language was the young girl fluent in?

German Signup and view all the answers

How did the girl secretly signal to the resistance fighters?

Involving snowballs and newspaper messages Signup and view all the answers

What did the girl use to deceive the Nazi officer?

A cover story about carrying books and potatoes Signup and view all the answers

Where did the girl successfully send a coded message to the resistance fighters?

Using a newspaper message hidden in a wall Signup and view all the answers

What did the coded message alert the resistance about?

The Nazis' search for someone in the area Signup and view all the answers

Where is the story set?

The Perche region Signup and view all the answers

What skills of the girl were crucial in navigating a dangerous situation?

Her knowledge of German and ability to think on her feet Signup and view all the answers

What did the text emphasize about individuals involved in espionage and resistance activities during WWII?

The risks and dangers they faced Signup and view all the answers

What played a significant role in the resistance efforts against the Nazi occupation?

Secret codes and signals Signup and view all the answers

What did the officer do after the girl's successful deception?

Returned the overpaid coin Signup and view all the answers

How did the girl alert the resistance about the Nazis' search?

With a coded message in a newspaper Signup and view all the answers

What did the girl use to create a cover story?

Books and potatoes Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's codename used to communicate with the resistance?

Female Long Throw Signup and view all the answers

How long has it been since the protagonist heard from her father?

657 days Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist hide her journal?

In a small hole her father dug in her grandmother's barn Signup and view all the answers

Why does the protagonist sell old, rubbery potatoes covered with schoolbooks?

To disguise them as schoolbooks Signup and view all the answers

Where does the family live to avoid the stronger Nazi presence?

In the forests of the Perche Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist believe her father is part of?

The resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's mother saving money for?

To get the family out of France Signup and view all the answers

What has made the protagonist numb to it?

Exposure to pro-German propaganda Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do to secretly communicate with the resistance?

Uses a codename Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's mother believe she is doing in town?

Selling food Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's family do to cope with food shortages?

Operates a farm and sells food on the black market Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's mother worried about until the first harvest comes in?

The family's food supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's dilemma when Captain Stewart suggests 'Follow the German'?

Continue spying on the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does Captain Stewart's statement 'Follow the German' imply?

The protagonist should track the movements of the German soldiers Signup and view all the answers

How does the protagonist respond to Captain Stewart's inquiry about reporting on the Nazis?

She denies reporting on the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist consider as the best of her options when faced with Captain Stewart's suggestion?

Tell Grandmère the truth Signup and view all the answers

What method does the protagonist use to decipher the code left by Captain Stewart?

Assuming the first word is 'the' and shifting the letters ahead by one Signup and view all the answers

What does Captain Stewart reveal about his identity?

He is not a pilot and is being pursued by Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What prompts the protagonist to rush back to the house?

The discovery of her mother's injuries Signup and view all the answers

What does the mother hint at regarding her involvement in the matters concerning Captain Stewart and Sylvie Kenyon?

She was secretly communicating with the resistance Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist pretend to go in order to secretly meet Captain Stewart in the barn?

To fetch water Signup and view all the answers

Who is waiting for the protagonist with concern after she deciphers the message?

Grandmère Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist confront Captain Stewart about in the barn?

His true identity Signup and view all the answers

Who is revealed to be present in the house when the protagonist finds her mother injured?

Jakob Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist demand from her mother upon finding her injured?

An explanation Signup and view all the answers

What does Captain Stewart seek help in finding?

A radio operator named Sylvie Kenyon Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist assume as the first word while deciphering the code?

'The' Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find her mother injured with?

Jakob Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's real name?

Meg Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's main reason for being interested in codes?

Her love for solving them Signup and view all the answers

What makes Meg suspect that Captain Stewart might be a spy?

He gives her a code to solve Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting of the text?

Countryside outside London after the Blitz Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's internal struggle mainly about?

Balancing her worries about her mother and her suspicions about Captain Stewart Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's grandmother worried about?

Meg's safety and her mother's prolonged absence Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg suspect about Captain Stewart's message?

It might be in English Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's main concern despite trying to focus on the code?

Her mother's prolonged absence Signup and view all the answers

What causes the protagonist's trust in Captain Stewart to be shaken?

Her suspicions about him being a spy Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the time period?

Electricity rationed and shops closing early Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's main source of distraction from her worries?

Focusing on Captain Stewart's codes Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reveal to Captain Stewart about her journal?

It is filled with coded messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the group Captain Stewart is part of called?

The League of Ungentlemanly Behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob explain to the protagonist about the Nazis and the Germans?

The difference between the Nazis and the Germans Signup and view all the answers

What does the family hide to cover up Captain Stewart's presence?

Evidence of Captain Stewart's presence Signup and view all the answers

Where does Captain Stewart emphasize the importance of a yellow paper he gives to Maman?

To Maman Signup and view all the answers

Where does the family help Captain Stewart into hiding?

Grandmère’s room Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the family's actions?

Resistance to the German occupation Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's resolve hint at?

Taking further action to ensure their safety Signup and view all the answers

What does Captain Stewart hint at the protagonist to do if necessary?

Save herself Signup and view all the answers

What does the family help Captain Stewart with for his journey to Spain?

Food Signup and view all the answers

What does the conversation between Jakob and the protagonist shed light on?

The protagonist’s strong stance against the evil of the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the danger the family is in?

The danger of hiding Captain Stewart and the importance of secrecy Signup and view all the answers

What does the family's assistance to Captain Stewart highlight?

Their willingness to help in the war effort, even at great personal risk Signup and view all the answers

What task is Meggie's mother specifically assigned to Jakob?

To erase any evidence of Captain Stewart's presence Signup and view all the answers

What does Meggie's family decide to do with items that could incriminate them?

Destroy them Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced by British agents in occupied France according to Captain Stewart?

Difficulty in communication with London Signup and view all the answers

What does Meggie's family do to protect their home amidst the threat of Nazi searches?

Clean out their possessions to avoid suspicion Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific role of Meggie's mother in Captain Stewart's mission?

To strategize and plan the next moves Signup and view all the answers

What does Meggie's family decide about Captain Stewart's presence?

To keep him a secret to avoid danger Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific instruction given to Meggie regarding her involvement with Captain Stewart?

To assist in cleaning out their possessions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced by Captain Stewart in communicating with London?

Damaged equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for Meggie's family amidst the threat of Nazi searches?

Avoiding capture by the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does Meggie's mother specifically instruct Jakob to do?

To erase any evidence of Captain Stewart's presence Signup and view all the answers

What does Captain Stewart reveal about his mission in occupied France?

The challenges faced by British agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary task assigned to Meggie regarding Captain Stewart's presence?

To destroy any items that could incriminate her family Signup and view all the answers

What does Monsieur Durand emphasize to Meg regarding their awareness of the world around them?

Their education and awareness Signup and view all the answers

What does Madame Durand suggest when she tells Meg to call them by their first names?

To create a close friend impression Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob jestingly ask Meg to call him?

‘Jakob, the greatest hero in all of Europe.’ Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert Durand imply when he asks Jakob to carry Meg's shoulder bag?

Jakob's willingness to assist Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that the decision-making process involves?

Familiarity and trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's motive for choosing Switzerland over the Pyrenees or Spain?

Familiarity with Switzerland and the Alps Signup and view all the answers

What is the Forbidden Zone heavily guarded with?

Nazi posts Signup and view all the answers

Who can help with crossing the border into Switzerland?

Pierre Signup and view all the answers

What does the group question about the protagonist's choice of Switzerland?

Her motive for choosing Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reveal about her father's connection to Switzerland?

He left a note asking her to meet him in Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What does the group debate regarding the destination of their escape?

Switzerland versus the Pyrenees or Spain Signup and view all the answers

What does the decision-making process involve?

Weighing trust, familiarity, and potential dangers Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's familiarity with Switzerland and the Alps lead her to emphasize?

The safety and security of the Swiss environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's main concern when suggesting Switzerland as the destination?

Ensuring the safety of the group Signup and view all the answers

What does the group question the protagonist's motive for choosing Switzerland over the Pyrenees or Spain?

Her hidden agenda Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg try to convince Yvonne about the Durands?

They are from Holland, not Germany or Italy Signup and view all the answers

What language does Liesel impress Yvonne by speaking fluently?

Dutch Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg ponder the meaning of in her father's message?

The strange wording 'Watch perfectly' Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Durands sit as they try to adjust to their new surroundings?

Beneath their tented shelter Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage highlight about life in occupied France during WWII?

The complex and dangerous dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What does Yvonne initially feel towards Meg and the Durand family?

Suspicion Signup and view all the answers

What does Yvonne tell Meg about her message from the previous day?

It saved many lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the material of the partisans' camp shelters?

Makeshift and can be taken down quickly Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg feel from the support she receives from Yvonne and Liesel?

A sense of warmth Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg do while reading her father's message by the fire?

Drinks tea Signup and view all the answers

What does Yvonne allow the Durands to do after their encounter in the woods?

Camp with the partisans for the night Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg find in her father's message that she ponders the meaning of?

A strange wording Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob value the most, according to the text?

His shiny silver pocket watch Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert refuse to disclose to the S.O.E.?

The father's location Signup and view all the answers

What does the conversation between Jakob and the protagonist shed light on?

The family's complex history Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert raise awareness about?

The Nazi camps and atrocities in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's understanding deepen about?

The severity of the war Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight about the protagonist's internal conflict?

Desire to help their father and the danger it poses Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob warn the protagonist about?

The danger of getting involved in the war Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reflect on?

The impact of the war on their sheltered community Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's mother advise against?

Involvement in dangerous activities Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the danger the family is in?

The looming danger they face Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's resolve hint at?

The protagonist's determination to help their father Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's family do to cope with food shortages?

Selling food in the market Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's new plan for escape?

To go to Switzerland through the Jura Mountains Signup and view all the answers

Where is Switzerland located in relation to the border and Germany?

East of the border and south of Germany Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger associated with the Switzerland escape route?

It requires remaining in the Occupied Zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's internal conflict related to?

Discovering Liesel's past as a translator for the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What injury did the protagonist's mother sustain during an escape from the Nazis?

An ankle injury Signup and view all the answers

What warning does Yvonne give to the protagonist and Jakob?

About the dangers of trusting anyone once they leave the Perche Signup and view all the answers

What theme is highlighted in the passage?

Trust and survival in a war-torn environment Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist intend to cross over while changing the escape plan?

The Jura Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What does the text provide insights into?

The dangers and complexities of navigating occupied territories during wartime Signup and view all the answers

What emotions does the protagonist experience upon learning the truth about her mother's bravery?

Pride, anger, and embarrassment Signup and view all the answers

What specific conflict does the protagonist grapple with?

Revelations about her mother's past and the difficult choices ahead Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's main source of concern despite the decision to change the escape plan?

The dangers and complexities of navigating occupied territories Signup and view all the answers

What does the blond woman express frustration about in the passage?

The lack of essential food items like flour and sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the clerk's response when the woman knocks over a bottle of oil?

He insists that the oil must be paid for using the woman's ration card Signup and view all the answers

What is the general atmosphere in the market as the situation escalates?

Tense and agitated Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist manage to find in the market amidst the chaos?

One box of crackers and a few thin carrots Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of danger faced by the group in the cellar during the bombing raid?

Flooding cellar Signup and view all the answers

What method do the men use to try to open the jammed cellar door?

Sticks of wood Signup and view all the answers

What historical event is likely the cause of the bombing raid experienced by the group?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

What emotion does the bombing raid evoke in the group in the cellar?

Fear and panic Signup and view all the answers

What is the group's main concern regarding the cellar during the bombing raid?

Possibility of flooding Signup and view all the answers

What is the group's immediate goal during the bombing raid?

Escape from the cellar Signup and view all the answers

What adjective best describes the experience of the bombing raid for the group in the cellar?

Terrifying Signup and view all the answers

What does the group use to pry open the jammed cellar door?

Sticks of wood Signup and view all the answers

What adds to the tension and uncertainty of the situation in the cellar during the bombing raid?

The man looking for his wife Signup and view all the answers

What does the group fear in addition to the bombing during their time in the cellar?

The possibility of the cellar flooding Signup and view all the answers

What does the group seek shelter from during the bombing raid?

Shattering windows Signup and view all the answers

What does the group experience as a result of the bombs during the raid?

Fear and panic Signup and view all the answers

What becomes a point of tension and emotional significance for the group?

The debate over sticking with Captain Stewart's plan or going to Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg try to decipher with Jakob?

Her father's coded note Signup and view all the answers

What complicates the group's decision-making process?

The absence of sirens Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob suggest about Meg's code-breaking skills?

Meg may have already deciphered the code Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg reflect on regarding her father's code?

The weight of her father's trust in her to solve the code Signup and view all the answers

Where does the group find a room for rent?

Boulogne-Billancourt Signup and view all the answers

What causes panic and confusion in Boulogne-Billancourt?

A bomb falling on the area Signup and view all the answers

What do the group debate regarding their safety?

Whether to stay in the room or seek safety in a shelter Signup and view all the answers

What does the immediate threat of further bombings add to the group's situation?

Complicates their decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

What does the debate over the group's escape destination involve?

Going to Switzerland or Spain Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of sirens complicate for the group?

Their decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

What does the tension and emotional significance of Liesel's lost scarf add to the group's situation?

Becomes a point of tension and division Signup and view all the answers

What did Albert offer to the Gestapo to avoid arrest?

A weapon equation Signup and view all the answers

What was the weapon equation designed to create?

A devastating weapon Signup and view all the answers

What is the group's proposed escape route to Switzerland?

Catch a train to Paris and then to Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What is Liesel's suggestion for the escape plan?

A train station in Boulogne-Billancourt Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert express concerns about in relation to the suggested train station?

It being a war factory Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg propose staying in Paris for?

To catch a train to Switzerland the next morning Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's resolve in light of the danger of forming friendships during wartime?

To focus on her mission to rescue her father Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert vow to do in relation to the weapon he started?

Stop the Germans from finishing it Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the protagonist's father and Jakob's father?

Both were reported for different crimes during the war Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert confess to the protagonist about his desire?

His own desire for a family Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist learn about her father and Jakob's father?

They were both reported for different crimes during the war Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist recognize the danger of during wartime?

Forming friendships Signup and view all the answers

What symbol of anti-Semitism is prevalent in the occupied Paris described in the text?

Forced identification of Jewish individuals with yellow stars Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the car noted for its speed but also its danger in the occupied Paris described in the text?

Tatra Signup and view all the answers

Who opposes violence and forbids the escalation of conflict with the Nazis in the group described in the text?

Albert Signup and view all the answers

What reveals underlying resentment and a struggle for authority within the group in the text?

The disagreement between Albert and Jakob Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator feel torn between in the text?

Supporting Albert and communicating with Jakob Signup and view all the answers

What is evident due to German occupation in the occupied Paris described in the text?

The shortage of resources Signup and view all the answers

What is described as prevalent in the occupied Paris in the text?

Fashionable people and grand buildings Signup and view all the answers

What is noted about the German officers and vehicles in the occupied Paris described in the text?

They were numerous and imposing Signup and view all the answers

What does the group face in the occupied Paris described in the text?

Challenges and moral dilemmas of life under Nazi occupation Signup and view all the answers

What does the city in the text appear to be, despite being under Nazi occupation?

Bustling and fashionable Signup and view all the answers

What is a prevalent theme in the occupied Paris described in the text?

Moral dilemmas and interpersonal conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What is evident about the city in the occupied Paris described in the text?

The presence of German officers and vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist use to open the locked compartment door?

A pocketknife Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist grab onto to prevent herself from falling through the gap in the floor?

A piece of broken wood siding Signup and view all the answers

What did the conductor announce to the passengers outside the locked compartment?

To keep their seats and wait for further instructions Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist do after successfully entering the locked compartment?

Closed and relocked the door behind her Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist decipher from her father's note?

A hidden message to straighten the spine Signup and view all the answers

What technique does the protagonist use to avoid detection by the soldiers?

Turning away from the light and stifling a sneeze Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme regarding the protagonist's actions?

Reliance on family advice and quick thinking Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the protagonist's escape?

Filled with tension and near-misses Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight about those trying to escape Nazi persecution?

Danger and uncertainty faced Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find in her father's book?

A hidden compartment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge faced by the protagonist while hiding on the train?

Avoiding detection by the soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What emotion does the narrative capture regarding wartime escape and survival?

Intense emotions and high stakes Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's initial reaction to the soldiers searching the train?

Fear and anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do upon finding her father's note?

Deciphers it to find a hidden message Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist almost do while attempting to climb out of her hiding spot?

Almost falls through a gap in the floor Signup and view all the answers

What does the text end with regarding the protagonist's discovery?

Finding her father's book with potential clues or secrets Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg do to help her companions, Albert and Liesel, blend in as French citizens?

Alter their appearances using makeup and styling Signup and view all the answers

What is Meg anxious about maintaining as she prepares to exit the train?

Her false identity Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg encounter as she steps off the train, creating a tense atmosphere?

Nazi soldiers inspecting and questioning passengers Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg hold onto as she encounters a stern German soldier who questions her?

False papers and Captain Stewart's spy book Signup and view all the answers

What does the scene at the train station reflect?

The tension and danger of trying to deceive the Nazis and escape Occupied France Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert do to avoid being recognized by the Nazis?

Shaves off his beard and changes his hairstyle Signup and view all the answers

What is Meg worried about in terms of her companions' safety?

Putting them in danger if she is searched Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg feel pressured to do as she encounters the German soldier?

Maintain her composure and deceive the soldier Signup and view all the answers

What is Meg worried about despite successfully exiting the train?

The challenges that lie ahead in their escape Signup and view all the answers

What is Meg's main concern as she encounters the German soldier?

Maintaining her false identity Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg help her companions with to blend in as French citizens?

Altering their appearances using makeup and styling Signup and view all the answers

What does the group encounter at the train station, creating a tense atmosphere?

Nazi soldiers inspecting and questioning passengers Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find hidden in her father's book?

Forged entry visas to Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's initial plan upon finding the false papers?

To show the false papers to the others on the train Signup and view all the answers

What makes the protagonist worry about the Durands' safety?

A notice posted on the train car ordering citizens to report sightings of certain individuals to the Gestapo Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist realize when she finds the Durands' seats empty?

The Durands have likely left her behind and are no longer on the train Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist decide to get off the train?

Dijon Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist uncertain about as she contemplates her next steps?

The fate of her friends and the plan to reach Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What does the notice posted on the train car order citizens to do?

Report sightings of certain individuals to the Gestapo Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hope to secure by showing the false papers to the others on the train?

Their safety Signup and view all the answers

What does the conductor inform the protagonist about the Durands?

The Durands have left the train Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist contemplate as she reaches the train car where the Durands were supposed to be?

The possibility of the Durands leaving her behind Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's concern about Lieutenant Becker?

Lieutenant Becker is searching for her and her friends Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hope for by staying on the train as long as possible?

Safety and convenience Signup and view all the answers

What is Meg's fake identity when rehearsing cover stories?

Marguerite Fortier Signup and view all the answers

What is the group's concern as they prepare for potential Nazi interrogation at the next train stop?

Being searched and standing out as suspicious Signup and view all the answers

What is the Forbidden Zone mentioned in the text?

A region reserved by the Germans to prevent people from escaping into Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg discover that leads to important visas for her family's escape to Switzerland?

A part of her father's code Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential escape plans discussed by the group?

Jumping off the train or surrendering with carefully crafted cover stories Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk the group faces at the next train stop, Dijon?

Being stopped by Nazis as they are heading into the Forbidden Zone Signup and view all the answers

What does each member of the group rehearse to maintain their false identities if questioned by the Nazis?

Cover stories Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg realize about her family's escape to Switzerland?

Without the visas, her mother and grandmother won't be able to join them Signup and view all the answers

What does the group fear if they surrender to the Nazis at the next train stop?

Being sent to the camps Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg find in her father's code that is crucial for their escape to Switzerland?

Important visas Signup and view all the answers

What is the group concerned about as they head into the Forbidden Zone?

Being stopped by Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What is Meg's specific concern regarding her family's escape to Switzerland?

Her mother and grandmother won't be able to join them without the visas Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist consider using to distract the Nazi if necessary?

An explosive turnip Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist hide her gems?

In a hidden compartment in the kitchen Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob propose to the protagonist before they part ways?

To avoid going in alone Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist consider using to keep the Nazi from chasing her?

An explosive turnip Signup and view all the answers

When is the story set?

Friday, March 6, 1942 Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist retrieve a necklace from?

Under a loose brick in the kitchen Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist use to escape into the woods?

A sled with skis and poles Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's main concern upon meeting Jakob?

Jakob’s safety and the possibility of him being caught by the Nazi Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative provide insight into?

The fear and anxiety experienced by individuals living under Nazi occupation Signup and view all the answers

What does the detailed descriptions and inner thoughts offer a vivid portrayal of?

The characters' emotions and the precariousness of their situation Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist hide when she hears footsteps in her home?

Under the stove Signup and view all the answers

What does the Nazi soldier do upon leaving the kitchen?

Leaves through the back door Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist wait for in the woods?

Jakob at their meeting spot Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob explain about his challenges?

Searching for the skis in the dark Signup and view all the answers

What does the story portray?

A tense and suspenseful portrayal of the dangers and risks faced during World War II Signup and view all the answers

What emotions does the protagonist experience upon meeting Jakob?

Relief and concern Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist attempt to use as a bribe to the German soldier?

A necklace Signup and view all the answers

Who is the protagonist being guided by during her escape attempt?

Pierre Signup and view all the answers

What does the German soldier accuse the protagonist of being?

The girl Lieutenant Becker is looking for Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hope will sway the soldier when she lays it over his hands?

The necklace Signup and view all the answers

What does the soldier's response to the bribe leave?

Unresolved Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist attempt to hide during her escape?

In a crate Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's emotional state during the escape attempt?

Terrified and uncertain Signup and view all the answers

Who inspects the truck during the tense journey?

A German soldier Signup and view all the answers

What does the soldier order to be done with the protagonist's crate?

To be opened Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist filled with regarding her fate?

Fear and uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What does the text capture about the nature of the protagonist's escape attempt?

The intense and precarious nature Signup and view all the answers

What does Pierre work as at the warehouse?

Employee Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's skiing experience based on?

Living close to the Alps Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial meeting place for the escape plan?

The church of Sainte Claire Signup and view all the answers

What reassures the protagonist about Pierre's identity?

The arrival of Pierre's associates Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist intend to do by lying about the meeting instructions?

Lose one of their companions on the way Signup and view all the answers

What does the group learn about Pierre during the meeting?

Pierre is an idea, not a person Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist warned about regarding the escape plan?

The need for total obedience to survive Signup and view all the answers

Where does the group meet separately before embarking on the escape?

The church of Sainte Claire Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do with money from Captain Stewart’s bag?

Hands it over to secure Pierre’s assistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's motive for handing over money to Pierre's contact?

To secure Pierre’s assistance Signup and view all the answers

What does the dark-haired boy demand in exchange for Pierre's help?

Payment for his help Signup and view all the answers

What does the group do upon arrival at the church of Sainte Claire?

Initially feels alone, raising doubts about the meeting Signup and view all the answers

What does the group do to prepare for the escape?

Drives the wagon south and prepares skis for the journey Signup and view all the answers

What method does Meg and Jakob plan to use for their escape to the Jura Mountains?

Using a horse and wagon Signup and view all the answers

What warning do official-looking signs posted everywhere give?

No civilian travel is permitted without special papers Signup and view all the answers

What do Meg and her companions encounter at the border crossing to the Jura Mountains?

Heavily armed Nazi soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main backdrop against which the story is set?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

What is the group's immediate goal during the bombing raid?

To find shelter in the cellar Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg need to navigate through the town to find, while avoiding Nazi soldiers?

Food Signup and view all the answers

What is the group's escape plan fraught with?

Uncertainty and danger Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative emphasize about the characters' struggle?

Their resourcefulness and determination Signup and view all the answers

What do the heavily armed Nazi soldiers make it seem like for the group to get past the border crossing?

Impossible Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg encounter in the market, leaving Jakob to watch over Albert?

Nazi soldiers marching down the street Signup and view all the answers

What do official-looking signs posted everywhere warn about civilian travel?

No civilian travel is permitted without special papers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the narrative tension in the text?

Evading Nazi patrols and securing passage to the Jura Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel suggest as a plan to surprise the enemy?

Skiing down a slope behind the Nazi post Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist recall from Captain Stewart’s book when facing the current situation?

The section on evading the enemy Signup and view all the answers

Why does Albert suggest that Liesel and Meg might go fast without him?

To increase their chances of escaping Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's mind shift to during the conversation about evading the enemy?

Captain Stewart’s book Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel claim she can prove her innocence with?

A item from her bag Signup and view all the answers

What hinders Liesel's escape attempt?

Deep snow Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg realize about Liesel's intentions during the escape?

Liesel is trying to signal the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does the situation become a race between?

Liesel calling the Nazis and Meg stalling her Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg regret?

Not realizing Liesel's intentions earlier Signup and view all the answers

Who catches Liesel attempting to send a message?

Meg Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel's actions during the escape suggest?

She is stalling and trying to signal the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg decide to do when she realizes Liesel's intention?

Chase Liesel to prevent her from reaching the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel offer to prove her innocence?

Something from her bag Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg realize about the impending arrival of the Nazis?

They are likely to arrive soon Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg regret not doing?

Realizing Liesel's intentions earlier Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg try to reason with Liesel about?

To prevent her from carrying out her plan Signup and view all the answers

What unconventional method does the protagonist use to distract the enemy?

Using modeling clay as an explosive Signup and view all the answers

Why is Albert hesitant to create a weapon?

Due to a vow to avoid violence Signup and view all the answers

What is used as a detonator for the explosive device?

A pencil containing a wire and acid Signup and view all the answers

How does the group attempt to lose the enemy while skiing downhill?

By navigating through a nest of trees Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert reveal he has created to call for help from the S.O.E.?

A transmitter Signup and view all the answers

How is the decision of what to do with the transmitter resolved?

By putting it to a vote Signup and view all the answers

Who suggests that each person take time to decide how to proceed?

Albert Signup and view all the answers

What is used as a weapon by the group to create a diversion?

Explosive clay in a slingshot Signup and view all the answers

What do the protagonist and Albert enlist Jakob's help with?

Creating a weapon using explosive clay Signup and view all the answers

What does the pencil contain that causes an explosion when crushed?

A wire and acid Signup and view all the answers

What does the group attempt to escape on?

Skis Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist use as a detonator for the explosive device?

A pencil with wire and acid Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel confess to in the text?

Intentionally disrupting the escape route Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's father's note contain?

A warning about Liesel and a code with crucial information Signup and view all the answers

Who arrives to rescue the protagonist and Liesel from a perilous situation?

Jakob and Albert Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel express regret over in the text?

Losing the protagonist's father's note Signup and view all the answers

What themes does the story explore?

Betrayal, sacrifice, and the power of love Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrative filled with according to the text?

Suspense, tension, and complex character motivations Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel reveal about the Nazis in the text?

They have her daughter, compelling her to cooperate Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the protagonist's father's note during the struggle?

It is lost Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's father's note include?

A code with crucial information Signup and view all the answers

What does Jakob successfully do in the text?

Pulls the protagonist and Liesel to safety using a rope Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the protagonist's actions?

Betrayal and sacrifice in the face of adversity Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel plan to use against the protagonist's father?

The note Signup and view all the answers

What triggers a massive explosion causing an avalanche?

Meg setting fire to Captain Stewart's spy manual using a lump of coal Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Meg recall from Papa while trying to ski away from the avalanche?

To ski sideways to avoid being buried in the snow Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel do to delay the Nazis and give others time to escape?

Proposes to be tied to a tree Signup and view all the answers

What do Meg, Albert, and Jakob encounter on the ridge during their escape?

Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg use to trigger the avalanche?

A lump of coal Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg recall from Papa's advice while skiing away from the avalanche?

To ski sideways to avoid being buried in the snow Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel encourage Meg to do before bidding farewell?

Find her father Signup and view all the answers

What does Liesel explain to Meg about her decision to return to Germany?

To reunite with her family Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg do to evade the Nazis as they spot Liesel?

Races away on skis Signup and view all the answers

What must Meg do to avoid being buried in the snow during the avalanche?

Ski sideways Signup and view all the answers

What do Meg, Albert, and Jakob encounter while crossing a wide plateau?

Nazis Signup and view all the answers

What does Meg use to trigger the massive explosion leading to the avalanche?

A lump of coal Signup and view all the answers

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.

Dangerous Secrets and a Risky Rescue

Maman leaves the protagonist with Captain Stewart, a wounded man, as she searches the room, and they have a tense conversation about trust and danger.
Captain Stewart reveals that he is part of a group called the League of Ungentlemanly Behavior, tasked with unconventional actions in the war.
Jakob warns of approaching Germans, prompting the family to hide Captain Stewart, while he insists on being the only one to hide.
The family hides evidence of Captain Stewart's presence as Jakob and the protagonist bring in straw from the barn.
Jakob explains the difference between the Nazis and the Germans to the protagonist, and the family helps him with food for his journey to Spain.
Captain Stewart gives Maman a yellow paper and emphasizes the importance of it, while hinting at the protagonist to save herself if necessary.
Maman and the protagonist help Captain Stewart into hiding in Grandmère’s room.
The text emphasizes the danger the family is in due to hiding Captain Stewart and the importance of secrecy.
The family's actions demonstrate resistance to the German occupation, despite the risks.
The conversation between Jakob and the protagonist sheds light on the protagonist’s strong stance against the evil of the Nazis and the distinction between them and the Germans.
The family's assistance to Captain Stewart highlights their willingness to help in the war effort, even at great personal risk.
The protagonist's resolve to protect her family and potentially take further action to ensure their safety is hinted at, adding to the tension and danger of the situation.

Intrigue and Espionage in Occupied France

Nazis are conducting searches for a British spy in a town in occupied France
Meggie finds Captain Stewart, a British spy, injured in the barn and keeps him a secret
Captain Stewart and Meggie's mother, a secret agent, use coded language to communicate their identities
Captain Stewart's equipment is damaged, preventing communication with London
Meggie's mother and Jakob are involved in the next phase of Captain Stewart's mission
Meggie's family must decide how to handle Captain Stewart's presence to avoid danger
Meggie's mother tasks Jakob with erasing any evidence of Captain Stewart's presence
Meggie is instructed to destroy any items that could incriminate her family
Meggie assists her mother in cleaning out their possessions to avoid suspicion
Captain Stewart reveals details of his mission and the challenges faced by British agents in occupied France
Meggie's mother tends to Captain Stewart's injuries while they strategize their next moves
The family works together to protect their home and maintain secrecy amidst the threat of Nazi searches

Escape Route Dilemma and Revelations

The protagonist realizes that her father wants them to escape to Switzerland, while the Durands plan to go to Spain.
Switzerland is a neutral country located east of the border and south of Germany.
The Switzerland route is more dangerous, as it requires remaining in the Occupied Zone, unlike the established escape route to Spain through the Pyrenees Mountains.
The protagonist feels the need to convince the Durands to change their plans and go through Switzerland.
The protagonist's internal conflict arises upon discovering Liesel's past as a translator for the Nazis.
The protagonist's mother is revealed to be a radio operator who risked her life for the resistance, sustaining an ankle injury during an escape from the Nazis.
The protagonist feels a mix of pride, anger, and embarrassment upon learning the truth about her mother's bravery.
Yvonne warns the protagonist and Jakob about the dangers of trusting anyone once they leave the Perche and emphasizes the difficulty of survival.
The protagonist decides to change their escape plan from Spain to Switzerland, intending to cross over the Jura Mountains.
The text provides insights into the dangers and complexities of navigating occupied territories during wartime.
The protagonist's internal conflict and emotional struggles are portrayed as she grapples with revelations about her mother's past and the difficult choices ahead.
The passage highlights the theme of trust and survival in a war-torn environment, as well as the sacrifices made by individuals for the resistance.

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.

Codebreaking and Escape Plans in World War II France

The protagonist, Meg, and her companions are on a train in France during World War II, trying to escape the Nazis.
Meg discovers a part of her father's code, which leads her to important visas for her family's escape to Switzerland.
Meg realizes that without the visas, her mother and grandmother won't be able to join them in Switzerland.
The group faces the risk of being stopped by Nazis at the next train stop, Dijon, as they are heading into the Forbidden Zone.
They discuss potential escape plans, including jumping off the train or surrendering with carefully crafted cover stories.
Each member of the group rehearses their cover stories to maintain their false identities if questioned by the Nazis.
Meg's fake identity is "Marguerite Fortier," and she practices saying the false information until it becomes natural to her.
The group is concerned about being searched and tries to ensure that no one has anything to make them stand out as suspicious.
The tension rises as they realize the potential consequences of being caught by the Nazis.
The group prepares for the Nazis waiting to speak to each person as they exit the train at Dijon.
They are aware of the risk of being sent to the camps if they surrender and are determined to maintain their cover stories.
The group is heading into the Forbidden Zone, a region reserved by the Germans to prevent people from escaping into Switzerland.

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 delay the Nazis and give the others time to escape
She explains the no-win situation in war and her decision to return to Germany for her daughter
Liesel bids farewell and encourages Meg to find her father
Meg, Albert, and Jakob continue their escape, crossing a wide plateau
They encounter Nazis on the ridge and devise a plan to evade them
Meg sets fire to Captain Stewart's spy manual using a lump of coal
Nazis spot Liesel and head towards her while Meg races away
The coal triggers a massive explosion, causing an avalanche
Meg speeds away from the sliding snow, recalling Papa's advice on surviving avalanches
The avalanche poses a grave danger as Meg struggles to ski away from it
Nazis are forced to stop as the avalanche intensifies
Meg must ski sideways to avoid being buried in the snow

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