The Lily Cupboard

Shortly after the beginning of World War II, Holland was invaded by _____.

• China

• United States

• Germany

Why must Miriam leave her home and parents?

• Her parents are going to leave the country.

• Her parents want to protect her from German occupation.

• She is going to attend a new school.

Why was Miriam safer with Nello's parents?

• They were landowners.

• His family were not Jewish.

• They lived out of the country.

Where does Nello's parent tell Miriam to hide when the soldiers come?

• The basement

• The cupboard

• The closet

What does Nello's father say the warning signal will be when the soldiers arrive?

• A bell

• A horn

• Whistling

Why does Miriam name her rabbit Hendrik?

• It's her papa's name.

• It's her mama's name.

• She likes the name.

What does Miriam do to keep busy?

• She reads books.

• She plays with her dolls.

• She spends time with Hendrick and Nello.

Who does Miriam hide with in the cupboard?

• Nello

• Hendrick

• Nello's mother

From what point of view is the story told?

• Second person

• First person

• Third person

What is the genre of The Lily Cupboard?

• Historical Fiction

• Fiction

• Non-fiction