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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Gerda's parents see Abek's advances towards Gerda?
(a) They like Abek, but would not force Gerda to marry him.
(b) They would very much like Gerda to marry Abek.
(c) Ungentlemanly.
(d) They detest Abek.

2. During her errands, who does Gerda get angry with?
(a) Her father.
(b) The baker.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The shoemaker.

3. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?
(a) Paris has been invaded by the Nazis.
(b) Julius has died.
(c) Arthur was injured in an attack.
(d) The family dog has died.

4. What does the sign outside of the fur factory say?
(a) Dogs Not Allowed on Premises.
(b) No One is Allowed Inside.
(c) Jews Not Allowed to Enter.
(d) Dogs and Jews Not Allowed to Enter.

5. Why does Gerda think the Jewish people did not resist the Germans' takeover of their lives?
(a) She thought they were stronger to fight back.
(b) Gerda does not know what to think.
(c) They thought someone would come to their rescue.
(d) They believed the Germans had more humanity in them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?

2. What is Gerda's brother's name?

3. When is Gerda's birthday?

4. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?

5. Why does the winter seem to be so long?

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