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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?
(a) Abek's cousins.
(b) Abek's sister and mother.
(c) Abek.
(d) Abek's father.

2. Why are Erika's mother and little brothers treated in this way by the soldiers?
(a) Because Erika's mother is a single woman who cannot defend herself.
(b) They escape before having to confront the Nazis.
(c) They were treated very kindly by the Germans.
(d) In an attempt to dehumanize the Jews and their deaths.

3. Why is Gerda in despair at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) She has not heard from her mother.
(b) Her letter to her father in returned unopened.
(c) Ilse has died.
(d) She thinks Abek is dead.

4. What happens to Erika's mother and little brother?
(a) They are resuced by Allied forces.
(b) They are sent hastily to a work camp.
(c) They flee to America.
(d) They are taken to the middle of town square and killed.

5. How does Gerda turn down the offer?
(a) She insults Abek's mother.
(b) She is dragged back to her camp.
(c) She says the officers at her camp will not let her stay.
(d) She takes the offer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerda's new destiny?

2. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?

3. What young man does Gerda meet in this chapter and why does he visit her every day?

4. What happens on the trip?

5. Why does Mrs Berger slap one of the girls?

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