Lydia and Helen's Story Insights

Helen recounts her childhood friendship with Lydia during the German occupation of France in 1942. Despite the war, they continued their friendship until Lydia's family was targeted due to their Jewish identity. Helen reflects on the events, including a sleepover where they encountered mysterious visitors. Lydia leaves abruptly, and Helen never sees her again. The story ends with Helen's hope that Lydia survived and remembers their friendship.

What event marked Lydia as different from others in Helen's eyes?

• Lydia moving to a new house

• The yellow star on Lydia's jacket

• Lydia's new haircut

• Lydia's birthday party

Why were Helen and Lydia frightened during the sleepover?

• They saw a scary movie

• They heard mysterious footsteps and voices

• They were telling each other ghost stories

• They heard a loud thunderstorm

What was the significance of the 'midnight ghost' and 'madam 11 o'clock'?

• They were names of local legends

• They were code names for people escaping arrest

• They were names of Helen's pets

• They were characters from a story

Why did Lydia decide to leave Helen's house suddenly?

• She wanted to surprise Helen with a gift

• She was feeling unwell

• She was scared by the mysterious visitors

• She remembered she had homework

What overshadowed Helen's birthday the next morning?

• A school exam

• A family vacation

• The arrest of Jewish families

• A surprise party

What did Helen's mother say about bad luck?

• It comes from the stars

• It is a result of people's actions

• It is unavoidable

• It is a sign of weakness

What did Helen find on her bed that reminded her of Lydia?

• A bouquet of flowers

• A photo album

• A cardboard doll with Lydia's face

• A letter from Lydia

What did Helen hope for regarding Lydia?

• That Lydia would write a book

• That Lydia would become a famous singer

• That Lydia survived the war and became a grandmother

• That Lydia would move back to France

What did Helen write on the back of the doll Lydia gave her?

• Best Friends Forever

• Hope

• Happy Birthday

• Lydia

What phrase did Helen remember that gave her hope?

• Stars at morning, better take warning

• Every cloud has a silver lining

• Stars at night, hope is in sight

• A friend in need is a friend indeed