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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 amenities were eliminated shortly after the creation of the ghetto?

2. How many children did Riva's mother have?

3. What were the people of the ghetto encouraged to do?

4. What did Riva call the event she witnessed in Chapter 4?

5. What did Riva say to Nancy to reassure her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when the women were hungry, in Chapter 26?

2. What haunted Riva in her sleep?

3. What happened to Riva upon her arrival in Auschwitz according to Chapter 25?

4. What did one of the "doctors" tell the guard?

5. What happened to Riva's hand?

6. What orders did Riva and others in the building receive, in Chapter 17?

7. Where was Riva's family living, according to Chapter 5?

8. What did Riva recall in Chapter 2?

9. How did Motele comfort Riva, in Chapter 19?

10. What did Riva admit about her relationship with Yulek?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how Riva was treated in comparison to others and conclude why she was given second chances on many occasions. Discuss how this impacted her emotionally.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Yulek and Riva's experiences and background, and discuss how their relationship impacted Riva.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the types of punishment used in the concentration and labor camps during the Holocaust and the purpose of the punishments. Analyze whether the punishment fit the "crime."

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