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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 must Jews now wear?
(a) The star of David and the word "Jew" on their clothes.
(b) Specific shoes.
(c) Blue colored attire.
(d) A Star of David necklace.

2. Why is Abek hurt by Gerda's hug?
(a) It lacks passion and love.
(b) She refuses to hug him.
(c) She kisses him instead.
(d) Gerda does not look at Abek as she hugs him.

3. What empowers Gerda now that her parents are gone?
(a) She can explore her freedom.
(b) She can take risks, because she doesn't have to worry about her parents.
(c) Her grief overcomes her and she cannot do anything.
(d) She is not empowered, only frightened.

4. How does Gerda's father try to help his children?
(a) He figures out a way to secure his childrens passage to America.
(b) He asks his daughter and son to leave with family friends.
(c) He uses his high power job to get them tickets out of Germany.
(d) He gives his children weapons to protect themselves.

5. Why is Gerda in despair at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Her letter to her father in returned unopened.
(b) Ilse has died.
(c) She has not heard from her mother.
(d) She thinks Abek is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Luckily for Gerda and Ilse, they are selected to go to what new camp?

2. How does Gerda turn down the offer?

3. What happens to many Jews after Christmas in Poland?

4. As the girls approach ________, bombs are falling on the city.

5. What time period does the book take place?

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