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

2. 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.

3. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?
(a) He steals all the Weissmann money.
(b) He is beaten by Nazis.
(c) He is robbed.
(d) He is taken to prison.

4. Why does Mrs Berger slap one of the girls?
(a) She never slaps anyone.
(b) To prove herself to the Germans.
(c) To enjoy violence.
(d) To establish her authority among the lower ranked Jewish women.

5. What does the sign outside of the fur factory say?
(a) Dogs and Jews Not Allowed to Enter.
(b) Jews Not Allowed to Enter.
(c) Dogs Not Allowed on Premises.
(d) No One is Allowed Inside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some Jewish parents do to avoid Auschwitz?

2. Once girls begin losing their monthly periods, what does Gerda long for?

3. What is Gerda's new work assignment?

4. Upon her arrival at Abek's family home, who welcomes Gerda?

5. Why does Gerda agree to marry Abek if she does not love him?

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