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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 wrong with Helene?
(a) She wishes for the Germans to leave her country.
(b) She misses her healthy husband.
(c) She is grieving Arthur.
(d) She feels sorry for herself.

2. In the beginning of the novel, who is invading Gerda's hometown?
(a) French soldiers.
(b) The Nazis.
(c) American navy seals.
(d) Russian soldiers.

3. What does Arthur give to Gerda before he leaves?
(a) his love.
(b) a piece of glass.
(c) a necklace.
(d) some money.

4. What time period does the book take place?
(a) From 1945-1965.
(b) From 1921-1939.
(c) From 1866 - 1890.
(d) From 1939-1945.

5. Which of the Jewish population is virtually gone?
(a) girls.
(b) young women.
(c) boys.
(d) young men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Jews now wear?

2. What happens on the trip?

3. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?

4. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?

5. What young man does Gerda meet in this chapter and why does he visit her every day?

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