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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does one of the outing leaders tell, casting the children in it?
(a) "Robin Hood."
(b) "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."
(c) "Alice in Wonderland."
(d) "Peter Pan."

2. Who is killed during the Great Air Raid?
(a) Ena Tetley.
(b) Bunty's friend Vi.
(c) Babs' in-laws.
(d) Mrs. Havis.

3. What object does Nell find after the bombing and keep?
(a) A silver Coronation teaspoon.
(b) A nice pair of shoes.
(c) Ration coupons.
(d) A cast-iron skillet.

4. What does George criticize at the meal?
(a) The carrots.
(b) The pork.
(c) The sauce.
(d) The potatoes.

5. Where is Auntie Doreen from?
(a) London.
(b) Australia.
(c) Belfast.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it look like Nell is baking when Bunty gets home?

2. What does the narrator's mother make for breakfast the morning after her conception?

3. What is Lillian's occupation after the war begins?

4. Where was the Sunday School outing that Clifford, Babs, and Bunty were scheduled to join?

5. What chore is Alice doing in Footnote (i)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Carter.

2. Describe the movie Jack and Nell went to when he was home on leave.

3. What does Ruby witness their last morning on holiday that she probably shouldn't have?

4. How does Bunty feel about working in the pet shop?

5. How was Jack killed?

6. What happens to Ruby in the back yard during the party?

7. What causes Nell to faint in Footnote (ii)?

8. What mystery surrounding Lillian is revealed at the end of Footnote (ii)?

9. What story do they tell Bunty when they get home?

10. What kind of a man is Walter the butcher?

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