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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 promise does the girl make to her brother?
(a) To take care of him.
(b) Never to forget him.
(c) To come back that evening.
(d) To be back as soon as possible.

2. When is "Sarah's Key" set?
(a) 1941 and 1996.
(b) 2002.
(c) 1942-1945.
(d) 1942 and 2002.

3. How does the narrator describe how people felt about the girl's family?
(a) They were not noticed.
(b) They were treated suspected as spies.
(c) They were reviled.
(d) They were loved.

4. What does the plaque at Vel d'Hiv' tell passersby?
(a) Never let the Germans forget.
(b) Never forget.
(c) Never let this site be built on.
(d) Never let this happen again.

5. What does the concierge tell the police?
(a) That the girl and her mother are not Jewish.
(b) Where to find other Jews.
(c) To go to Hell.
(d) To treat the girl and her mother well.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator explain the fact that Bamber did not know anything about Vel d'Hiv'?

2. What do the people at the door tell the girl's mother to do?

3. What does Bertrand tell Julia when she becomes upset about his mother's apartment?

4. What is the girl's mother's reaction to this?

5. What do the police tell the people?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the girl and her parents' departure for Beaune-la-Rolande.

2. What lead does Julia get for gathering more information about Vel d'Hiv' during her trip there?

3. What kind of writing does Julia do?

4. When and where does "Sarah's Key" take place?

5. How are the girl and her mother treated as they leave the apartment building?

6. What restrictions have the Jews had to obey under the Vichy government?

7. What does pregnancy mean for Julia?

8. Describe the girl's escape with Rachel.

9. Describe the conditions at Beaune-la-Rolande.

10. Where are the girl and her parents sent to, before their final destination?

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