Summer of My German Soldier

During what time period does this story take place?

How do you know? Cite evidence from the story.

What story does Patricia keep trying to tell her mom and dad? What lie did she finally tell her dad?

In ch. 10 why does Mr. Bergen beat Patty again?

• He realizes ahe helped a German prisoner

• He sees her sitting with Freddy Dowd

• He is angry because she refused to help the FBI

What is Anton's reaction when he sees Mr. Bergen beat Patty?

• He fights with Mr. Bergen

• He makes a fist and runs towards Mr. Bergen but Patty tells him to go away.

• He grabs Patty and they run away together

Which of the following statement is NOT true about Patty’s first meeting with Anton?

• Anton asks her the correct name for a pocket pencil sharpener.

• Anton answers Patty’s questions about his ability to speak English.

• Patty leaves the change from the bank on a counter unattended.

• Patty lies to Sister Parker about her feelings about Anton by telling her she can never like a Nazi but is only interested in how he learned English.

Patty is disappointed when the German prisoners get off the train because

• A. there are only twenty prisoners.

• B. no one tries to escape.

• C. their faces do not show defeat.

• D. her parents are not there to share the experience.

In ch. 8, what statement in the newspaper did Patty read that frightened her to death?

• anyone who helps a German will be put to death

• anyone who helps a German will go to jail

• anyone who helps a German will pay a fine

Why does Patty say she helped Anton (text evidence)?

• "it's because you are my sister's friend and I want to help you"

• "it's because I am Jewish and you are German and maybe we could end this war"

• "it's only that I didn't want anything bad to happen to you"

In Chapter 6, Mrs. Bergen asks Patty to do something against her will, what is it?

• Mrs. Bergen insists that Patty stay away from the German soldiers

• Mrs. Bergen insists that Patty get a perm

• Mrs. Bergen insists that Patty play with her sister

What is the main setting of 'Summer of My German Soldier'?

• A) A small town in Arkansas

• B) A bustling city in New York

• C) A rural village in Germany

• D) A coastal town in California