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

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

3. 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.

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

5. What is Gerda's mother's name?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Heather.
(c) Hallah.
(d) Helene.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Gerda's father try to help his children?

3. What happens on the trip?

4. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?

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

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