2. What does Gabriel Corte have a sudden urgent desire to do when the refugees are caught in the crossfire between the French and Germans?
(a) To help the wounded refugees.
(b) To save Florence's life.
(c) To run away by himself.
(d) To join the French in the fight.

3. What is the profession of Gabriel Corte?
(a) Business.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Writing.
(d) Medicine.

4. Who is Arlette Corail?
(a) The waitress at a local restaurant.
(b) The wife of a wealthy businessman.
(c) The nun at Father Pericand's parish.
(d) The dancer girlfriend of Corbin.

5. In Chapter 11, which character helps others with their baggage?
(a) Charlotte Pericand.
(b) Florence.
(c) Maurice Michaud.
(d) Jeanne Michaud.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what are the citizens waking up to prepare for?

2. Who is Florence?

3. In the beginning of the novel, what phrase do the younger children quote from their lesson?

4. Why does Gabriel Corte refuse to sleep in the hotel room offered to him?

5. After running out of fuel, why is Charles Langelet afraid to leave his car?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the opening of the novel, what is happening in Paris and what are the attitudes of the citizens?

2. Describe the character of Arlette Corail.

3. Describe the character of Charles Langelet.

4. What does the elder Monsieur Pericand dictate in his will to the notary?

5. Describe the scene between Corbin and the Michauds concerning their voyage to Tours. What does Corbin threaten the Michauds with if they do not meet him in Tours?

6. How does Charlotte Pericand feel about Philippe's profession?

7. Why do the orphans turn on Father Philippe so violently?

8. How does Charles Langelet feel about his fellow refugees? Why?

9. What has Hubert Pericand decided to do concerning the war and why?

10. According to the conversation between Hortense, Jules, and Aline, what are their feelings toward the rich?

(see the answer keys)

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