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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gerda sorry about missing?
(a) An experience with a boy.
(b) All of her friends.
(c) The life that a woman her age should have.
(d) Her brother's presence.

2. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?
(a) They revolt against the Nazis.
(b) They welcome the Nazis and thank them for liberation.
(c) They come to the aide of their Jewish friends.
(d) Many do not know how to react.

3. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?
(a) She does not take the threat seriously.
(b) She does not want to leave her home.
(c) She thinks Gerda's uncle is a liar.
(d) She does not wish to upset her recovering husband.

4. Where will Jewish men have to go?
(a) To America.
(b) They will have to stay home.
(c) An inner part of Poland.
(d) They must travel to Germany.

5. What does the sign outside of the fur factory say?
(a) Dogs and Jews Not Allowed to Enter.
(b) Jews Not Allowed to Enter.
(c) Dogs Not Allowed on Premises.
(d) No One is Allowed Inside.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the family learn about Arthur?

3. What language is Gerda learning?

4. What type of waltzes did they listen to on the trip?

5. How does Gerda console herself?

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