Quiz on the Novel

Where does the story take place?

• New York

• London

• Paris

• Berlin

What historical event influences the novel’s setting?

• The Blitz

• The D-Day invasion

• The Fall of Berlin

• The Holocaust

What is the main character’s name?

• Eleanor

• Edith

• Nellie

• Lily

What is Nellie’s love interest's occupation?

• Nurse

• Teacher

• Factory worker

• Air raid warden

Who is Nellie’s love interest?

• A childhood friend

• An American soldier

• A German spy

• A famous journalist

What is Nellie’s main conflict?

• Surviving in an air-raid shelter

• Balancing love and duty during war

• Finding a new job

• Escaping from the city

Which family member is closest to Nellie after the tragedy?

• Her mother

• Her father

• Her brother

• Her younger sister

What happens to Nellie’s aunts home?

• It is bombed

• It is taken over by soldiers

• It is burned down in a fire

• It is abandoned due to a gas leak

What theme is explored in the book?

• The moral dilemmas of war

• The importance of family

• The impact of loss and resilience

• All of the above

What is the significance of the “nineteen steps” in the title?

• The number of days until the war ends

• The stairs leading to her underground shelter

• A secret code used in the resistance

• The number of letters in a love note