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

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

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

4. How long does it take for Poland to become fully occupied?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 18 days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?

2. How does Gerda console herself?

3. Why do Gerda's brother and father hide in a closet?

4. In the beginning of the novel, who is invading Gerda's hometown?

5. How old is Gerda when the book begins?

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