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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. Where do Gerda and her family live?
(a) Czech Republic.
(b) Paris.
(c) Munich.
(d) Bielitz.

2. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?
(a) The cowardice of the Polish people.
(b) The quickness of the invasion.
(c) She feels numb and is stunned at nothing.
(d) That she feels happy the Nazis have come.

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

4. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?
(a) They are concerned because they are of Jewish heritage.
(b) They do not have money to pay off their creditors.
(c) They think all of their money will be stolen.
(d) They fear the wrath of the Russians.

5. What are the Polish people hopeful for?
(a) That they will be rescued by the Allies.
(b) Their lives will be spared if they barter with the Nazis.
(c) The Germans will leave soon.
(d) They will be able to get themselves out of the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Jewish men have to go?

2. What is Gerda's brother's name?

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

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

5. What are Jews forced to give up after the invasion?

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