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

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

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

4. What rumors were prevalent while Gerda was on vacation?
(a) The war will soon be over!
(b) War will start soon.
(c) Jews will be hunted down and put into the concentration camps.
(d) She was pregnant.

5. What time period does the book take place?
(a) From 1866 - 1890.
(b) From 1939-1945.
(c) From 1945-1965.
(d) From 1921-1939.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Gerda think of the present situation she lives in?

2. What do Gerda and Helene conceal from Julius?

3. What type of waltzes did they listen to on the trip?

4. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?

5. How does Gerda console herself?

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