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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 the most dangerous part of the new camp, Grunberg?
(a) The shower/gas chamber.
(b) Spinnerei (the spinning room).
(c) The fields; prisoners are randomly shot.
(d) The barracks; guards attempt to sexually assault the girls.

2. While the Germans lose ground on the Eastern Front, what halts at the camp?
(a) The gas chambers are turned off.
(b) Stamp production.
(c) Construction.
(d) Clothing production.

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

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

5. What has recently been built just outside of Gerda's hometown?
(a) A church.
(b) A new grocery store.
(c) A young boys camp.
(d) A work camp for women.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerda feel about living in the Jewish Ghetto?

2. Although Germany seems to be under siege, what do all the prisoners and SS guards continue to do?

3. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?

4. How many Jews are left in Gerda's village?

5. What does Helene wish for Gerda to be throughout the rest of this horrible experience?

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