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

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

3. What are the Polish people hopeful for?
(a) That they will be rescued by the Allies.
(b) Their lives will be spared if they barter with the Nazis.
(c) The Germans will leave soon.
(d) They will be able to get themselves out of the country.

4. What do Mr. Pipersberg and Gerda's father have in common?
(a) Their children were going to marry.
(b) They teach at the same college.
(c) They wish to buy a paper company.
(d) They were interested in purchasing a fur factory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerda console herself?

2. Why is she angry with this person?

3. Why do Gerda and her friend spend so much time in the town's graveyard?

4. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?

5. What has recently been built just outside of Gerda's hometown?

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