View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does it seem likely the Weissmanns will be shipped out of Poland?
(a) No, they are all hiding.
(b) No, the Germans want to keep the Weissmanns in Poland.
(c) Yes. Only because they are escaping.
(d) Yes. It is fast apporaching.

2. What does Arthur send his parents that makes them happy?
(a) Letters.
(b) Money.
(c) Letters & money.
(d) He can get nothing through to them.

3. What happens on the trip?
(a) She falls in love with a boy.
(b) Her mother has an affiair with another man.
(c) Her brother gets into fights with other vacationers.
(d) Her father becomes extremely ill.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?

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

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

4. What do the Germans decide to take from Gerda's friend, Ilse?

5. What is wrong with Helene?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 259 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample