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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 particularly stunned about?
(a) She feels numb and is stunned at nothing.
(b) That she feels happy the Nazis have come.
(c) The cowardice of the Polish people.
(d) The quickness of the invasion.

2. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?
(a) Phillip.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Paul.
(d) Peter.

3. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?
(a) Yes. She thinks of ways to escape.
(b) No, because she is not very bright.
(c) No, her thoughts are devoid of the present.
(d) Yes she contemplates ways to kill soldiers.

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

5. What are Jews forced to give up after the invasion?
(a) all valuables including jewelry, cars and gold.
(b) nothing.
(c) their children.
(d) their pets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?

2. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?

3. What does the sign outside of the fur factory say?

4. Where did Gerda and Helene vacation the previous summer before the invasion?

5. What do non-Jewish Polish neighbors shout as the Germans enter the city?

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