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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 do a frightened Gerda and Ilse pass on their medical exams?
(a) Physical test.
(b) Their x-ray tests.
(c) Bedbug, and other pest tests.
(d) Pneumonia and TB.

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

3. What opportunities do Abek's sisters offer Gerda?
(a) A post as a teacher.
(b) An opportunity to go to Russia.
(c) A chance to work in the local sewing workhouse.
(d) The chance to flee to America.

4. One day someone throws the girl in front of Gerda a piece of bread. A guard sees the girl pick up the bread and starts interrogating everyone around her. Why is Gerda beaten by the guard?
(a) Because Gerda does not know who threw the bread.
(b) She is not beaten.
(c) Gerda kicks the guard for threatening the girl.
(d) Gerda stands up for the girl.

5. What young man does Gerda meet in this chapter and why does he visit her every day?
(a) Matthew Jacobson; He likes Gerda.
(b) Arthur Jacobson; He is courting Gerda.
(c) John Johnson; He needs helps with homework.
(d) Abek Feigenblatt; He is courting Gerda.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family get food?

2. How often are the girls allowed to take showers?

3. After being separated from her mother, Gerda is sent to what town?

4. What is given to Gerda so that she can get out of the country?

5. How many Jews are left in Gerda's village?

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