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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 do non-Jewish Polish neighbors shout as the Germans enter the city?
(a) "Heil Hitler."
(b) "Thank you for saving us."
(c) "We Welcome You."
(d) "Go away."

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

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

4. Why is she angry with this person?
(a) He insults her by making an advance.
(b) He tells her Arthur will never come back.
(c) She tells her she is not pretty.
(d) They tease her and call her names.

5. Where do Gerda and her family live?
(a) Paris.
(b) Czech Republic.
(c) Bielitz.
(d) Munich.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Gerda's mother keep the note that warns the family of Poland's impending doom?

3. What news crushes Gerda and her family's hopes and dreams?

4. Who brings the news of Arthur's letters?

5. What rumors were prevalent while Gerda was on vacation?

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