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

2. How does Gerda console herself?
(a) She writes a poem.
(b) She buys herself a treat.
(c) She thinks about the good times.
(d) She cannot console herself at all.

3. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?
(a) Gerda's father was recovering from a heart attack.
(b) Gerda refused to leave.
(c) Gerda's mother was pregnant and it would have been too hard on her.
(d) Gerda's mother was extremely sick.

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

5. How many Jews are left in Gerda's village?
(a) around 500.
(b) 8000.
(c) 2000.
(d) around 300.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Jews now wear?

2. What is Gerda's brother's name?

3. Why is she angry with this person?

4. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?

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

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