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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object of Misha's does Janina throw over the wall?

2. What gift does both Misha and Janina receive for Hanukkah?

3. What is Misha told that keeps him from going to the ovens?

4. On what days do the soldiers stroll the ghetto with their girlfriends?

5. Who usually wears rags on his feet instead of shoes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Buffo and what does he smell like?

2. What is the legend of the cow?

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

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

5. Why does Misha wake up to Janina's screaming when they take a nap in the street?

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

7. What does the Jackboot in the courtyard do with his girlfriend?

8. Why do the boys beat Kuba on the behind?

9. How does Mr. Milgrom respond when he finds out Janina has been smuggling?

10. Why does the farmer keep Misha in his barn tied to a stable at night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you analyze how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop the theme of survival.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the narrative voice of Misha. Use specific moments from the text to analyze the nature of this voice.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Janina and Misha. What is significant about this relationship, and why?

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