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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 happens to the Milgroms' candle holder during Hanukkah?
(a) They misplace it.
(b) It breaks.
(c) Someone steals it.
(d) Misha hides it.

2. Where does Misha celebrate his first Hanukkah?
(a) Outside the ghetto.
(b) The stable.
(c) The Milgroms'.
(d) The orphanage.

3. Where does Misha usually sleep at night?
(a) The orphanage.
(b) The Milgroms.
(c) The alleyways.
(d) Outside the ghetto.

4. Who is the man who finds Misha after he leaves the ghetto?
(a) A Jew.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A baker.
(d) A Nazi.

5. Who else receives food from Misha other than the Milgroms?
(a) The orphanage.
(b) Buffo.
(c) The Jackboots.
(d) The boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Jackboots threaten to do if they catch people smuggling?

2. How do Janina and Misha get food without smuggling for a few nights?

3. Where does Mr. Milgrom say happiness comes from?

4. What does Misha think he is made to do?

5. What was Misha proud to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the boys tell Misha about angels?

2. Where does Misha take Janina on the night after the Jackboots threaten to kill smugglers?

3. How does Himmler arrive at the ghetto, and who does he see?

4. Why does Misha ask Big Henryk to beat his feet with a stick?

5. Where is the cow that Janina finds in the ghetto?

6. What does the man Misha finds standing over him one morning do?

7. What does the man with the silver pipe do in the ghetto?

8. Why could Janina and Misha no longer leave their loot on the table in their room?

9. Where do Janina and Misha sneak off to one night?

10. Why does Misha adore his granddaughter so much?

(see the answer keys)

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