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

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

3. How do the Weissmanns' non-Jewish neighbors react to the occupation?
(a) They revolt against the Nazis.
(b) Many do not know how to react.
(c) They come to the aide of their Jewish friends.
(d) They welcome the Nazis and thank them for liberation.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?

2. What do non-Jewish Polish neighbors shout as the Germans enter the city?

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

4. What does Arthur refuse Gerda?

5. What are the rumors surrounding the men that leave?

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