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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?
(a) Her grief overcomes her and she cannot do anything.
(b) She can explore her freedom.
(c) She is not empowered, only frightened.
(d) She can take risks, because she doesn't have to worry about her parents.

2. How often are the girls allowed to take showers?
(a) Never.
(b) Every other month.
(c) Every other day.
(d) Every two weeks.

3. What saves Gerda at Grunberg?
(a) She gets to log inventory, which is not a hard labor job.
(b) She is able to sew and not do hard labor.
(c) Ilse helps her stay sane.
(d) She makes plays to keep herself sane.

4. What does Gerda do to maintain her sanity?
(a) Thinks of her family and future.
(b) Talks to other girls in the camp.
(c) Thinks of distant lands and places.
(d) Creates characters and plays in her head.

5. What is Gerda now resigned to?
(a) Spending time with Abek.
(b) Never having children.
(c) Dying in the camp.
(d) Marrying Abek even though she does not love him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Germans decide to take from Gerda's friend, Ilse?

2. What do a frightened Gerda and Ilse pass on their medical exams?

3. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?

4. What did Abek give up to be closer to Gerda?

5. Does Gerda wish to work at a factory for the rest of her life?

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