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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Helene?
(a) She feels sorry for herself.
(b) She misses her healthy husband.
(c) She wishes for the Germans to leave her country.
(d) She is grieving Arthur.

2. What do the Germans decide to take from Gerda's friend, Ilse?
(a) Her time.
(b) Her Hair.
(c) Her piano.
(d) Her puppy.

3. What time period does the book take place?
(a) From 1921-1939.
(b) From 1939-1945.
(c) From 1866 - 1890.
(d) From 1945-1965.

4. Why do Gerda and her friend spend so much time in the town's graveyard?
(a) It is the only outside space not taken over by the Nazis.
(b) They visit the graves of their dead friends.
(c) They know they will soon be dead.
(d) They dance on the graves of Germans to defy the Nazis.

5. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?
(a) He refuses to fight.
(b) They do not say goodbye.
(c) A chance to meet his girlfriend.
(d) The opportunity to go to a dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the rumors surrounding the men that leave?

2. What is Gerda sorry about missing?

3. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?

4. Where does Gerda spend most of her time before she is sent away?

5. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?

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