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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. Who is with Arthur?
(a) Damon.
(b) David.
(c) Dan.
(d) Danielle.

2. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?
(a) The whole family lives in the closet.
(b) They don't hide.
(c) There are rumors of Jewish men being kidnapped.
(d) They are cowards.

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

4. What is the family told is happening to Arthur's letters?
(a) Arthur has sent no letters.
(b) They are delayed due to censors.
(c) They are being burned.
(d) They were being kept by his girlfriend.

5. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?
(a) They are killed in the woods.
(b) The Nazi's steal their hair.
(c) The Jew's food rations are cut in half.
(d) The Germans leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Arthur say in his letter?

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

4. What do Gerda and Helene do to make money?

5. What is Gerda's mother's name?

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