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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the rumors surrounding the men that leave?
(a) Thay are given paid government jobs.
(b) They are forced to create new families somewhere else.
(c) They are slaughtered in the woods.
(d) They are taken to concentration camps.

2. Where must Jewish women register to work?
(a) Wadowitz.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Sonowitz.
(d) Weigmanitz.

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

4. Who takes Gerda to see Abek's family?
(a) The Militz official.
(b) Abek's sister.
(c) Mrs. Berger.
(d) Her friend, Isle.

5. What does the family learn about Arthur?
(a) He is breaking up with his girlfriend.
(b) All his friends have been killed.
(c) He is safe in Russia.
(d) He is being held in Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Helene?

2. In the beginning of the novel, who is invading Gerda's hometown?

3. Who does Gerda make sure to say goodbye to before she leaves.

4. According to Meister Zimmer, what happens to prisoners who do not work well?

5. After being separated from her mother, Gerda is sent to what town?

(see the answer key)

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