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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. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?
(a) Abek's sister and mother.
(b) Abek's cousins.
(c) Abek.
(d) Abek's father.

2. What language is Gerda learning?
(a) French.
(b) Algebra.
(c) German.
(d) English.

3. Why do Gerda and her friend spend so much time in the town's graveyard?
(a) They know they will soon be dead.
(b) They dance on the graves of Germans to defy the Nazis.
(c) They visit the graves of their dead friends.
(d) It is the only outside space not taken over by the Nazis.

4. What is the most dangerous part of the new camp, Grunberg?
(a) Spinnerei (the spinning room).
(b) The fields; prisoners are randomly shot.
(c) The barracks; guards attempt to sexually assault the girls.
(d) The shower/gas chamber.

5. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?
(a) Arthur was injured in an attack.
(b) Paris has been invaded by the Nazis.
(c) The family dog has died.
(d) Julius has died.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Gerda sorry about missing?

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

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