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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do non-Jewish Polish neighbors shout as the Germans enter the city?
(a) "We Welcome You."
(b) "Thank you for saving us."
(c) "Heil Hitler."
(d) "Go away."

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

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

4. What news does Gerda receive from her friend, Erika?
(a) She is being sent to a work camp.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She will graduate college soon.
(d) Erika is to marry her love, Henrek.

5. What rumors were prevalent while Gerda was on vacation?
(a) Jews will be hunted down and put into the concentration camps.
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) War will start soon.
(d) The war will soon be over!

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does this person admire Gerda?

2. What has recently been built just outside of Gerda's hometown?

3. How does Gerda turn down the offer?

4. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What horrible sign is hanging when Mr. Pipersberg goes to the factory?

2. What does the family receive from Arthur?

3. What type of flower would Gerda pick with her mother?

4. To what camp is Julius to be moved?

5. How is Mr. Pipersberg treated when he goes to check on the fur factory?

6. On April 19, 1941, the Jews were ordered to do what?

7. What does Julius make Gerda promise?

8. Where do Gerda and her family live in the Ghetto?

9. What does Helene tell Gerda as they are separated?

10. Who does Gerda get to say goodbye to?

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