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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 happens on the trip?
(a) Her father becomes extremely ill.
(b) She falls in love with a boy.
(c) Her brother gets into fights with other vacationers.
(d) Her mother has an affiair with another man.

2. Why didn't the Weissmanns get out of Poland sooner?
(a) Gerda's mother was extremely sick.
(b) Gerda's father was recovering from a heart attack.
(c) Gerda's mother was pregnant and it would have been too hard on her.
(d) Gerda refused to leave.

3. What happens to Mr. Pipersberg once he returns to the Weissmann home?
(a) He is beaten by Nazis.
(b) He is taken to prison.
(c) He steals all the Weissmann money.
(d) He is robbed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerda particularly stunned about?

2. What are the Polish people hopeful for?

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

4. What does Arthur give to Gerda before he leaves?

5. Why is Gerda's family concerned about the occupation of their town?

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