Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot

Why were supplies desperately needed in Berlin as mentioned in "Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot"?

• WWII has caused famine in Germany

• The people of Berlin can't afford to buy their own supplies

• A natural disaster ruined all the crops in the area

• Berlin is placed under blockade by the Soviet Union

At the beginning of the story, why is Mercedes nervous about her chickens?

• She fears they might get stolen

• They are not producing enough eggs

• They might be harmed by the local children

• There is a predator in the area

What did Lt. Halvorsen notice about the children he met?

• The children didn't ask for candy, but were grateful for anything he had

• The children were in school when they were supposed to be

• The children had plenty to eat and were just playing

• The children were helping their families by working

Which word best describes Lt. Halvorsen based on the text?

• Untrustworthy

• Careless

• Generous

• Indifferent

What happens when Mercedes tries to get candy from the chocolate pilot?

• She is late to the airfield and doesn't make it

• A tall boy reaches the candy before she does

• She manages to catch the largest package of the day

• She doesn't get anything at first, but finds some on the way home

How does Mercedes finally receive her candy?

• She finds it on the ground near her home

• Lt. Halversen mails a package of candy to her house.

• The chocolate pilot personally hands it to her

• She picks it up at a local store

What effect does the chocolate pilot have on Mercedes and her mother?

• His package made them happier than they'd been in a long time

• They were grateful, but the package had little effect on their day

• They were heartbroken as they didn't get any candy

• They continued to hope for candy even after the story ended

Can you summarize the heart-touching event that occurs during the epilogue of this story?

• Mercedes, now and adult, and Lt. Halversen meet again and share their experiences.

• Mercedes's family moves away from Berlin

• The children of Berlin throw a thank-you party for the pilot

• Mercedes starts her own candy distribution