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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Soon after the invasion, what do all townspeople have to do?
(a) They must give up all their food.
(b) Get tattoos of their names.
(c) They must register with the Nazis.
(d) They are not pressured to do anything.

3. What is Gerda's brother's name?
(a) Abram.
(b) Alan.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Andrew.

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

5. How does Gerda console herself?
(a) She buys herself a treat.
(b) She writes a poem.
(c) She cannot console herself at all.
(d) She thinks about the good times.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Gerda and Helene conceal from Julius?

3. Why is she angry with this person?

4. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?

5. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?

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