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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 does Arthur refuse Gerda?
(a) They do not say goodbye.
(b) He refuses to fight.
(c) The opportunity to go to a dance.
(d) A chance to meet his girlfriend.

2. In the beginning of the novel, who is invading Gerda's hometown?
(a) The Nazis.
(b) French soldiers.
(c) American navy seals.
(d) Russian soldiers.

3. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?
(a) Yes. She thinks of ways to escape.
(b) No, her thoughts are devoid of the present.
(c) Yes she contemplates ways to kill soldiers.
(d) No, because she is not very bright.

4. During her errands, who does Gerda get angry with?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The shoemaker.
(d) The baker.

5. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?
(a) The whole family lives in the closet.
(b) They don't hide.
(c) They are cowards.
(d) There are rumors of Jewish men being kidnapped.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur give to Gerda before he leaves?

2. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?

3. Where did Gerda and Helene vacation the previous summer before the invasion?

4. What does the sign outside of the fur factory say?

5. What happens on the trip?

(see the answer key)

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